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Bougger Family History

Bougger 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: Brugger, Bougher, Burger, Younger, Bolger, Borger, Brunger, Dougher

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Where is the Bougger family from?

You can see how Bougger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bougger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bougger families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Bougger families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bougger's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Bougger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bougger 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 90 census records available for the last name Bougger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bougger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bougger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bougger. For the veterans among your Bougger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bougger lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Bougger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bougger in 1981 was 74, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bougger 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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