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Bogles Family History

Bogles 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: Bogle, Boles, Bolles, Bogues, Bowles, Ogles, Boyles, Bolle, Toles

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Where is the Bogles family from?

You can see how Bogles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bogles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Bogles families living in Tennessee. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bogles's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bogles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogles. 28% of Bogles men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bogles women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Sweeper
    19%
  • Foreman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogles 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bogles. 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 71 military records available for the last name Bogles. For the veterans among your Bogles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Bogles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bogles in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 1971.

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