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Chugan Family History

Chugan 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: Chauhan, Cogan, Human, Hogan, Hagan, Chugg, Chan, Hulan, Dugan, Chuba

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Where is the Chugan family from?

You can see how Chugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chugan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Chugan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chugan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chugan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chugan 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 79 census records available for the last name Chugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chugan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chugan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chugan. For the veterans among your Chugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chugan lifespan?

Average Chugan life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chugan 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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