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Pugan Family History

Pugan 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: Pagan, Dugan, Puga, Pan, Guan, Duan, Quan, Yuan, Organ, Gan

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Where is the Pugan family from?

You can see how Pugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pugan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Pugan family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pugan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Pugan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Pugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Pugan. 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 Pugan. For the veterans among your Pugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1986, in the United States, Pugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pugan in 1984 was 62, and 89 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pugan 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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