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Baugus Family History

Baugus Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Boggess (see Boggs ). Compare Bauguess .

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


Similar surnames: Barkus, Boggus, Baures, Gargus, Mangum, Bayus, Baldus, Baucum, Barrus

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Where is the Baugus family from?

You can see how Baugus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baugus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baugus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Baugus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Baugus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baugus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baugus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baugus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baugus. 37% of Baugus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Baugus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baugus were Farming and Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baugus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baugus 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Baugus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 824 military records available for the last name Baugus. For the veterans among your Baugus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baugus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baugus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Baugus in 1954 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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