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Kugh Family History

Kugh 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: Hugh, Kuh, Kuch, Rugh, Pugh, Bugh, Kough, Ough, Krugh, Klugh

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Where is the Kugh family from?

You can see how Kugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kugh families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Kugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kugh 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kugh. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kugh. For the veterans among your Kugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kugh lifespan?

Average Kugh life expectancy in 2003 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kugh 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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