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Bugher Family History

Bugher Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Bucher.

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


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Where is the Bugher family from?

You can see how Bugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bugher families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bugher's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bugher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugher 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 Bugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugher. 25% of Bugher men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Bugher women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugher were Truck Driver and House Keeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • House Keeper
    15%

What Bugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugher 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Bugher. 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 578 military records available for the last name Bugher. For the veterans among your Bugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bugher in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugher 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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