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Scruggs Family History

Scruggs Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Scroggs.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scruggs family from?

You can see how Scruggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scruggs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scruggs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Scruggs families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scruggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scruggs families in 1891.
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What did your Scruggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scruggs. 27% of Scruggs men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Scruggs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scruggs were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scruggs. 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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There are 13,000 military records available for the last name Scruggs. For the veterans among your Scruggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scruggs lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Scruggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scruggs in 1946 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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