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Bogil Family History

Bogil 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: Bogie, Bogel, Bogin, Borel, Boris, Basil, Mogul, Bogle, Bogen, Bodin

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Where is the Bogil family from?

You can see how Bogil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bogil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bogil family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bogil's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Bogil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogil ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bogil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogil 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bogil. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bogil. For the veterans among your Bogil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogil lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bogil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bogil in 1975 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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