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Bogge Family History

Bogge 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: Bogle, Boggs, Bagge, Bogue, Bogie, Boege, Boge, Borge, Bugge, Rogge

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Where is the Bogge family from?

You can see how Bogge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bogge family living in Bute. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bogge's in Scotland. Bute and 1 other county had the highest population of Bogge families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogge 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 Bogge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogge. 32% of Bogge men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bogge women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogge were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Sales Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Bogge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogge 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bogge. 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 228 military records available for the last name Bogge. For the veterans among your Bogge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogge lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Bogge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bogge in 1968 was 44, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogge 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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