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Gugan Family History

Gugan 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: Guan, Dugan, Gogan, Gagan, Guman, Gulan, Grugan, Duan, Gunn, Quan

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Where is the Gugan family from?

You can see how Gugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Gugan family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gugan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Gugan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugan 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 Gugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gugan. 100% of Gugan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugan 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Gugan. 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 143 military records available for the last name Gugan. For the veterans among your Gugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Gugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Gugan in 1972 was 73, and 74 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gugan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugan 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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