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Lugg Family History

Lugg Name 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


Similar surnames: Lugo, Legg, Tagg, Buggy, Long, Luc, Bugg, Wagg, Dugo, Hogg

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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 1891 there were 258 Lugg families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lugg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Lugg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lugg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lugg. 13% of Lugg men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Lugg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lugg were Retired and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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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 the UK, 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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