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Kuga Family History

Kuga 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: Koga, Kula, Kuna, Kuba, Kuta, Duga, Kuka, Puga, Ku, Kaba

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Where is the Kuga family from?

You can see how Kuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuga family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kuga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kuga family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuga's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kuga families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuga. 36% of Kuga men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Kuga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Kuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuga 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Kuga. 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 153 military records available for the last name Kuga. For the veterans among your Kuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kuga in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuga 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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