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Boguist Family History

Boguist 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: Boquist, Bogus, Oquist, Bogusz, Guist, Bogues, Bogush, Buist, Boris

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Where is the Boguist family from?

You can see how Boguist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boguist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boguist families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Boguist's in USA. California had the highest population of Boguist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boguist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Boguist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boguist 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Boguist. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boguist. For the veterans among your Boguist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boguist lifespan?

Average Boguist life expectancy in 1980 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boguist 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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