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Mug Family History

Mug 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: Mun, Mu, Hug, Zug, Mui, Mugg, Aug, Lu, Yu, Ku

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Where is the Mug family from?

You can see how Mug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mug family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Mug families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mug's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mug families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Mug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mug 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mug. 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 299 military records available for the last name Mug. For the veterans among your Mug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mug lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mug in 1968 was 63, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mug 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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