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Gugger Family History

Gugger 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: Dugger, Gudger, Hugger, Burger, Egger, Hunger, Jagger, Gunner, Luger

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Where is the Gugger family from?

You can see how Gugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gugger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Gugger families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Gugger's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Gugger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugger 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 Gugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gugger. 60% of Gugger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Gugger women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gugger were Foreman and Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Packing
    25%
  • Tailoress
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Gugger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gugger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugger 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Gugger. 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 539 military records available for the last name Gugger. For the veterans among your Gugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gugger in 1960 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugger 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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