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Puggan Family History

Puggan 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: Duggan, Pagan, Putman, Dugan, Coggan, Puga, Hulgan, Kurgan, Dungan

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Where is the Puggan family from?

You can see how Puggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puggan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Puggan families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Puggan family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puggan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Puggan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Puggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puggan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Puggan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Puggan. For the veterans among your Puggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puggan 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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