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Boggitt Family History

Boggitt 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: Doggett, Boblitt, Boggio, Hoggatt, Bobbitt, Baggett, Baggott, Leggitt

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Where is the Boggitt family from?

You can see how Boggitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Boggitt families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boggitt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Boggitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggitt 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 Boggitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boggitt. 100% of Boggitt men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Boggitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Boggitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Boggitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggitt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Boggitt. 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 30 military records available for the last name Boggitt. For the veterans among your Boggitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggitt 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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