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Boggins Family History

Boggins Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Biggins, Coggins, Loggins, Goggins, Boggs, Higgins, Boggus, Boykins

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Where is the Boggins family from?

You can see how Boggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Boggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Boggins families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Boggins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Boggins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boggins. 70% of Boggins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    70%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Boggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggins 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Boggins. 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 106 military records available for the last name Boggins. For the veterans among your Boggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Boggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Boggins in 1964 was 72, and 55 in 2004.

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