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Bogseth Family History

Bogseth 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: Borseth, Roseth, Hogsett, Forseth, Dotseth, Joseph, Booth, Helseth

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Where is the Bogseth family from?

You can see how Bogseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bogseth family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bogseth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bogseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogseth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bogseth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bogseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogseth 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bogseth. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bogseth. For the veterans among your Bogseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogseth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bogseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bogseth in 1965 was 50, and 68 in 2003.

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