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Bogis Family History

Bogis 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: Boris, Boggs, Bogie, Bois, Bogus, Bogin, Bonis, Boros, Bos, Solis

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Where is the Bogis family from?

You can see how Bogis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bogis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bogis families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bogis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bogis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogis. 50% of Bogis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bogis women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Bogis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogis 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bogis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bogis. For the veterans among your Bogis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bogis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bogis in 1965 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

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