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Bogenschutz Family History

Bogenschutz Surname Meaning

German (Bogenschütz): occupational name for an archer from Middle High German bogen + schütze ‘archer’.

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


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Where is the Bogenschutz family from?

You can see how Bogenschutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogenschutz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogenschutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Bogenschutz families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bogenschutz's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bogenschutz families in 1880.
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What did your Bogenschutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogenschutz. 32% of Bogenschutz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bogenschutz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogenschutz were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogenschutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogenschutz 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bogenschutz. 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 207 military records available for the last name Bogenschutz. For the veterans among your Bogenschutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogenschutz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bogenschutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bogenschutz in 1963 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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