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Bogner Family History

Bogner Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a bowman or for a maker or seller of bows from Middle High German bogenære. Compare Boger.

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


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Where is the Bogner family from?

You can see how Bogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bogner families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bogner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bogner families in 1891.
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What did your Bogner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bogner. 100% of Bogner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bogner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Bogner. For the veterans among your Bogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bogner in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogner 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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