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Bougher Family History

Bougher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bucher.

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


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Where is the Bougher family from?

You can see how Bougher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bougher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bougher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Bougher families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bougher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bougher families in 1911.
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What did your Bougher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bougher. 23% of Bougher men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bougher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bougher were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Bougher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bougher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bougher 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Bougher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bougher. For the veterans among your Bougher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bougher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bougher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bougher in 1954 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bougher 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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