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Bognan Family History

Bognan 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: Bogdan, Bogan, Bognar, Boggan, Bowman, Cogan, Bogen, Bodman, Bonar

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Where is the Bognan family from?

You can see how Bognan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bognan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bognan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bognan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bognan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bognan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bognan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bognan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Bognan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bognan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bognan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bognan. For the veterans among your Bognan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bognan lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Bognan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bognan in 1994 was 81, and 85 in 1995.

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