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Bougherty Family History

Bougherty 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: Dougherty, Boughey, Bougher, Clougherty, Daugherty, Dougharty

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Where is the Bougherty family from?

You can see how Bougherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bougherty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bougherty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bougherty family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Bougherty's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bougherty families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Bougherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bougherty 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bougherty. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bougherty. For the veterans among your Bougherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bougherty lifespan?

Average Bougherty life expectancy in 1996 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bougherty 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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