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Lugan Family History

Lugan 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: Logan, Lugar, Dugan, Luman, Lujan, Lagan, Legan, Guan, Duan, Quan

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Where is the Lugan family from?

You can see how Lugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lugan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Lugan families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Lugan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lugan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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What did your Lugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lugan. 35% of Lugan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lugan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lugan were Orange Picker 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Orange Picker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Lugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lugan 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Lugan. 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 253 military records available for the last name Lugan. For the veterans among your Lugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lugan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Lugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lugan in 1967 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lugan 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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