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Nugen Family History

Nugen Surname Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Nugent. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Nugen family from?

You can see how Nugen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nugen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nugen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Nugen families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Nugen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Nugen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nugen 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 Nugen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nugen. 50% of Nugen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Nugen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nugen 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Nugen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nugen 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Nugen. 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 867 military records available for the last name Nugen. For the veterans among your Nugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nugen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nugen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nugen in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nugen 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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