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Boughen Name 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. Compare Busson

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


Similar surnames: Boughey, Bougher, Boughan, Bogen, Boughton, Dougher, Bough, Boucher

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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 1911 there were 17 Boughen families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Boughen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Boughen families in 1911.
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In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Boughen. 56% of Boughen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
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Passenger Lists

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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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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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