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Bug Family History

Bug Surname 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: Bu, Burg, Bur, Bua, Bub, Beg, Bugg, Bun, Bue, Hug

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Where is the Bug family from?

You can see how Bug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bug family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bug families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bug's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bug families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bug. 35% of Bug men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bug women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bug were Farming and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Bug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bug 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Bug. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bug. For the veterans among your Bug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bug lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Bug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bug in 1972 was 82, and 93 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bug

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bug 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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