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Bogman Family History

Bogman 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: Bogdan, Bowman, Bodman, Boman, Bozman, Bouman, Bogan, Borgman, Borman

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Where is the Bogman family from?

You can see how Bogman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bogman families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bogman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Bogman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogman 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 Bogman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogman. 40% of Bogman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bogman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogman were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Waterman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bogman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Bogman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bogman. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bogman. For the veterans among your Bogman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bogman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bogman in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogman 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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