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Bogema Family History

Bogema 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: Bogen, Bogel, Boge, Boger, Boseman, Boleman, Boreman, Logeman

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Where is the Bogema family from?

You can see how Bogema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bogema families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bogema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bogema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bogema. 29% of Bogema 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cement Block Maker
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Bogema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogema 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bogema. 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 128 military records available for the last name Bogema. For the veterans among your Bogema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogema lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bogema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bogema in 1956 was 55, and 45 in 2004.

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