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Bognir Family History

Bognir 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: Bogner, Bognar, Bodner, Bonner, Bonar, Borner, Bogie, Bugni, Bodnar

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Where is the Bognir family from?

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

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bognir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bognir 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bognir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bognir. For the veterans among your Bognir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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