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Lugas Family History

Lugas 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: Lucas, Lugar, Lubas, Ligas, Dugas, Lukas, Livas, Buras, Luger, Logan

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Where is the Lugas family from?

You can see how Lugas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lugas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lugas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Lugas families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lugas's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Lugas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lugas 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 Lugas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lugas. 100% of Lugas men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Lugas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lugas 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Lugas. 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 247 military records available for the last name Lugas. For the veterans among your Lugas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lugas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lugas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lugas in 1964 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lugas 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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