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Boggia Family History

Boggia 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: Boggio, Borgia, Boggs, Bogie, Boggus, Boggiano, Biggio, Boscia, Poggi

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Where is the Boggia family from?

You can see how Boggia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boggia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Boggia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Boggia families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Boggia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boggia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boggia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boggia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boggia. 42% of Boggia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Boggia women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Cook
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Boggia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boggia 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Boggia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Boggia. For the veterans among your Boggia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boggia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Boggia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Boggia in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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