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Bogguess Family History

Bogguess 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: Boggess, Boggus, Bogues, Bauguess, Burgess, Borges, Boggs, Bogue

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Where is the Bogguess family from?

You can see how Bogguess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogguess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bogguess families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bogguess's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bogguess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogguess surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogguess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogguess. 100% of Bogguess men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Bogguess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogguess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bogguess. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bogguess. For the veterans among your Bogguess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogguess lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bogguess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bogguess in 1967 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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