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Boges Family History

Boges Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bogen, Borges, Boggs, Bowes, Bogel, Boge, Voges, Loges, Bogus, Bores

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Where is the Boges family from?

You can see how Boges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Boges family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Boges's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Boges families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Boges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boges. 42% of Boges men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%

What Boges family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Boges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boges census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 174 immigration records available for the last name Boges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 163 military records available for the last name Boges. For the veterans among your Boges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boges lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Boges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Boges in 1969 was 82, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boges

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boges ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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