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Nugan Family History

Nugan 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: Dugan, Nugen, Nunan, Ngan, Guan, Duan, Quan, Yuan, Organ, Gan

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Where is the Nugan family from?

You can see how Nugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nugan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Nugan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nugan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nugan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nugan 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 Nugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nugan. 100% of Nugan women worked as a Trapper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

What Nugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Nugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nugan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Nugan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Nugan. For the veterans among your Nugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nugan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Nugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nugan in 1969 was 51, and 36 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nugan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nugan 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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