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Pugmire Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Pogmore a habitational name from Pog Moor in Barnsley Yorkshire.

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


Similar surnames: Longmire, Cudmore, Dunmire, Putman, Patmore, Dunmore, Ingmire

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Where is the Pugmire family from?

You can see how Pugmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pugmire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pugmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Pugmire families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pugmire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pugmire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pugmire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pugmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Officer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pugmire. 28% of Pugmire men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pugmire women worked as an Officer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pugmire were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Officer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pugmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugmire 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Pugmire. 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 541 military records available for the last name Pugmire. For the veterans among your Pugmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugmire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pugmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pugmire in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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