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Boughe Family History

Boughe 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: Bough, Bouche, Bougie, Boughey, Bougher, Bourne, Bogle, Brough, Buche

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Where is the Boughe family from?

You can see how Boughe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boughe families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Boughe family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boughe's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Boughe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boughe 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 47 census records available for the last name Boughe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boughe 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Boughe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Boughe. For the veterans among your Boughe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughe lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Boughe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boughe in 1988 was 72, and 42 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boughe 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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