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Boggus Family History

Boggus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Boggs or Boggess. This form of the surname is no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Boggus family from?

You can see how Boggus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boggus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Boggus families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Boggus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Boggus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggus 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 Boggus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boggus. 35% of Boggus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Boggus women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boggus were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Boggus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boggus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggus 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Boggus. 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 653 military records available for the last name Boggus. For the veterans among your Boggus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Boggus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Boggus in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boggus 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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