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Lugg Family History

Lugg Surname Meaning

English (Devon): probably from a local vernacular derivative of Lucas. However Reaney posits an Old English personal name Lugga from which this name could be derived.

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


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Where is the Lugg family from?

You can see how Lugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lugg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Lugg families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Lugg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lugg families in 1911.
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What did your Lugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lugg. 25% of Lugg men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Lugg women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lugg 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Lugg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lugg. For the veterans among your Lugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lugg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Lugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lugg in 1947 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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