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Bogholt Family History

Bogholt 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: Rosholt, Bockholt, Holt, Bogle, Bolt, Gogol, Boehle, Coghill, Bothell

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Where is the Bogholt family from?

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

What did your Bogholt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bogholt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Bogholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogholt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bogholt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bogholt. For the veterans among your Bogholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogholt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Bogholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bogholt in 1974 was 75, and 89 in 1990.

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