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Bogshaw Family History

Bogshaw 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: Bagshaw, Hoshaw, Forshaw, Bashaw, Bushaw, Belshaw, Bogdan, Shaw

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Where is the Bogshaw family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogshaw 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 Bogshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bogshaw. 100% of Bogshaw men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Bogshaw 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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bogshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogshaw 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bogshaw. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bogshaw. For the veterans among your Bogshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogshaw lifespan?

Average Bogshaw life expectancy in 1981 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogshaw 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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