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Schugg Family History

Schugg 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: Chugg, Schug, Schur, Schule, Schunk, Schutz, Schul, Schuh, Schupp

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Where is the Schugg family from?

You can see how Schugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schugg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Schugg families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Schugg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schugg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schugg 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 Schugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schugg. 67% of Schugg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Schugg women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schugg were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Schugg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Schugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schugg 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 Schugg. 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 186 military records available for the last name Schugg. For the veterans among your Schugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schugg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Schugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schugg in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schugg 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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