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Bogacz Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from bogacz ‘rich man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bohac, Bosak, Bodak, Bogacki, Kopacz, Tracz, Batz, Rapacz, Jaracz

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Where is the Bogacz family from?

You can see how Bogacz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bogacz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bogacz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bogacz families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bogacz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bogacz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bogacz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bogacz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bogacz. 49% of Bogacz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bogacz women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bogacz were Shipping Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    49%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bogacz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bogacz 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Bogacz. 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 426 military records available for the last name Bogacz. For the veterans among your Bogacz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bogacz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bogacz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bogacz in 1945 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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