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Chugh Family History

Chugh Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Punjab): Arora Kshatriya and Sikh name from Punjabi chuk ‘back’.

Bearers of this name traditionally specialized in treating pain by manipulating patients' backs.

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


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Where is the Chugh family from?

You can see how Chugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chugh families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Chugh families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chugh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chugh families in 1851.
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What did your Chugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chugh. 100% of Chugh men worked as a Journalier.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Chugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chugh 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chugh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chugh. For the veterans among your Chugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chugh lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Chugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chugh in 1990 was 44, and 44 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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