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Bogus Family History

Bogus Surname Meaning

Polish (also Boguś): variant of Bogusz.

Compare Bogush.

American shortened form of Lithuanian Bogušas, Bogušauskas, or Boguševičius, all derivatives of Polish Bogusz.

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


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Where is the Bogus family from?

You can see how Bogus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bogus families living in Essex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bogus's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bogus families in 1891.
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What did your Bogus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogus. 32% of Bogus men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Bogus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogus were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    37%
  • Spinner
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bogus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogus 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Bogus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bogus. For the veterans among your Bogus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bogus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bogus in 1957 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bogus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogus 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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