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Bogda Family History

Bogda Surname Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Polish: from a short form of the personal name Bogdan.

This surname which is very rare in Slovakia and Poland is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Bogda family from?

You can see how Bogda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bogda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bogda family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogda's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bogda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bogda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogda. 28% of Bogda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bogda women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogda were Chauffeur and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Lather
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogda 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Bogda. 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 251 military records available for the last name Bogda. For the veterans among your Bogda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogda lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bogda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bogda in 1958 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bogda 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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