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Bogosian Family History

Bogosian Surname Meaning

Armenian: variant of Boghosian.

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


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Where is the Bogosian family from?

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

What did your Bogosian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogosian. 36% of Bogosian men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Bogosian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogosian were Proprietor and Clerical.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Tailor
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    47%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Typist
    14%
  • Clerical
    14%

What Bogosian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogosian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogosian 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Bogosian. 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 592 military records available for the last name Bogosian. For the veterans among your Bogosian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogosian lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bogosian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bogosian in 1956 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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