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Bugby Family History

Bugby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Buckby (see Buckbee).

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


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Where is the Bugby family from?

You can see how Bugby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bugby families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bugby's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bugby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugby 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 Bugby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugby. 20% of Bugby men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bugby women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugby were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Watchman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Bugby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bugby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugby 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Bugby. 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 569 military records available for the last name Bugby. For the veterans among your Bugby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bugby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bugby in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bugby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugby 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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