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Boughen Family History

Boughen Surname Meaning

Welsh and English (Norfolk): probably also a variant of Baughan which is itself the base-form from which Vaughan originates.

English (Norfolk): apparently a variant of Bowgen a nickname from Old French bouzon bougon ‘large arrow crossbow bolt (as a heraldic device)’ perhaps used metaphorically of a person who bore some physical resemblance to a bolt.

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


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You can see how Boughen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boughen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Boughen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Boughen families living in Norfolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Boughen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Boughen families in 1891.
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What did your Boughen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boughen. 34% of Boughen men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Boughen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boughen were General Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%
  • General Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 400 immigration records available for the last name Boughen. 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 322 military records available for the last name Boughen. For the veterans among your Boughen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boughen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Boughen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Boughen in 1964 was 79, and 88 in 2001.

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