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Rugan Family History

Rugan 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: Ruan, Dugan, Regan, Ruman, Rogan, Drugan, Rutan, Rugar, Rugen, Ragan

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Where is the Rugan family from?

You can see how Rugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rugan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rugan families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rugan's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Rugan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rugan 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 Rugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rugan. 35% of Rugan men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Rugan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rugan were Labor and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Rugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rugan 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Rugan. 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 233 military records available for the last name Rugan. For the veterans among your Rugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rugan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rugan in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rugan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rugan 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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