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Boggess Family History

Boggess Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English bogeys ‘boastful’ or ‘haughty’ (see Boggs).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boggess family from?

You can see how Boggess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Boggess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Boggess families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Boggess's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boggess families in 1891.
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What did your Boggess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boggess. 18% of Boggess men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Boggess women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boggess were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Boggess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggess 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 611 immigration records available for the last name Boggess. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Boggess. For the veterans among your Boggess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggess lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Boggess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Boggess in 1942 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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