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Pugens Family History

Pugens 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: Eugene, Pugel, Nugent, Pages, Ludens, Jurgens, Rubens, Lukens, Gens

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Where is the Pugens family from?

You can see how Pugens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pugens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pugens families living in South Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pugens's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pugens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pugens 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 Pugens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pugens. 100% of Pugens men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Pugens women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Pugens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Pugens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pugens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pugens. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pugens. For the veterans among your Pugens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pugens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Pugens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pugens in 1965 was 77, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pugens 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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