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Boggio Family History

Boggio Name Meaning

Italian (northern mainly Piedmont): probably a habitational name from either of the common placenames Boggio or Boggia.

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


Similar surnames: Boggiano, Foglio, Borgo, Borgia, Roggie, Reggio, Bogie, Boccio, Poggi

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Where is the Boggio family from?

You can see how Boggio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Boggio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Boggio family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boggio's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Boggio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boggio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boggio. 20% of Boggio men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Boggio women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boggio were Mechanic and Typist. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Boggio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Boggio. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 536 military records available for the last name Boggio. For the veterans among your Boggio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggio lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Boggio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Boggio in 1950 was 37, and 87 in 2004.

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