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Boglin Family History

Boglin 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: Bolin, Biglin, Bollin, Bogin, Koglin, Bowlin, Bohlin, Boeglin, Bogdan

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Where is the Boglin family from?

You can see how Boglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boglin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Boglin families living in British Columbia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Boglin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boglin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boglin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boglin. 100% of Boglin 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Boglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boglin 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Boglin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Boglin. For the veterans among your Boglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boglin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Boglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boglin in 1954 was 28, and 61 in 2003.

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