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Bugs Family History

Bugs 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: Buss, Buis, Bugg, Bugos, Buus, Buys, Bugh, Buhs, Bus, Buggs

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Where is the Bugs family from?

You can see how Bugs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bugs families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugs's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bugs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugs 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 Bugs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugs. 36% of Bugs men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bugs women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugs were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Work
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Bugs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Bugs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugs 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bugs. 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 511 military records available for the last name Bugs. For the veterans among your Bugs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bugs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bugs in 1968 was 72, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugs 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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