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Boggiano Family History

Boggiano Surname Meaning

Italian (northern mainly Liguria): probably a habitational name from a place in Pistoia province named Buggiano.

It is derived from the Latin personal name Abudius.

The name also features the adjectival suffix -anus, indicating a location or origin.

This suggests a connection to the characteristics or lineage of the inhabitants.

Overall, it reflects the historical and cultural significance of names in Italian northern regions.

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


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Where is the Boggiano family from?

You can see how Boggiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggiano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Boggiano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Boggiano families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Boggiano's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boggiano families in 1891.
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What did your Boggiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boggiano. 19% of Boggiano men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Boggiano women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boggiano were New Worker and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boggiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggiano 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Boggiano. 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 191 military records available for the last name Boggiano. For the veterans among your Boggiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggiano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boggiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Boggiano in 1957 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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