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Nugens Family History

Nugens 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: Nugent, Nugen, Eugene, Neuens, Ludens, Jurgens, Rubens, Lukens, Gens

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Where is the Nugens family from?

You can see how Nugens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nugens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nugens families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Nugens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nugens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Nugens families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Nugens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nugens 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nugens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Nugens. For the veterans among your Nugens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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