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Bogust Family History

Bogust 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: Bogus, Bogusz, Bogush, Brust, August, Borst, Baust, Boggs, Gust

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Where is the Bogust family from?

You can see how Bogust families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogust family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogust families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bogust families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogust's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bogust families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogust surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogust ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogust. 40% of Bogust men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Soldier
    20%
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What Bogust family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Bogust. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogust 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bogust. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bogust. For the veterans among your Bogust ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogust lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bogust life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bogust in 1967 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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