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Bogh Name Meaning

Danish (Bøgh): topographic name from bøg ‘beech (tree)’. This surname is also found in Norway.

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


Similar surnames: Boge, Voge, Bough, Koga, Bow, Booth, Bligh, Boff, Bodi, Boch

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Where is the Bogh family from?

You can see how Bogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bogh family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bogh's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Bogh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogh. 30% of Bogh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bogh women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogh were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogh 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Bogh. 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 261 military records available for the last name Bogh. For the veterans among your Bogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bogh in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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