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Bugh Family History

Bugh Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Bew. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Bugh family from?

You can see how Bugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bugh families living in Manitoba. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bugh's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugh 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 Bugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugh. 23% of Bugh men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Bugh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugh were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugh 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Bugh. 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 735 military records available for the last name Bugh. For the veterans among your Bugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bugh in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugh 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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