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Bougal Family History

Bougal 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: Dougal, Bouras, Roubal, Dugal, Boegel, Bugaj, Bough, Coufal, Bogar

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Where is the Bougal family from?

You can see how Bougal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bougal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bougal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bougal family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bougal's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Bougal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bougal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bougal 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bougal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bougal. For the veterans among your Bougal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bougal lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Bougal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bougal in 1983 was 78, and 64 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bougal 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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