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Bogon Family History

Bogon 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: Bogen, Boron, Bogin, Bogan, Bolon, Bohon, Boon, Bogdon, Baron, Bogdan

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Where is the Bogon family from?

You can see how Bogon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bogon families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bogon's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Bogon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogon 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 Bogon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogon. 100% of Bogon men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bogon women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Bogon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Bogon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogon 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Bogon. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bogon. For the veterans among your Bogon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bogon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bogon in 1970 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogon 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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