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Shaug Family History

Shaug 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: Haug, Shang, Shaul, Shaub, Shaum, Shaut, Skaug, Chang, Zhang, Shan

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Where is the Shaug family from?

You can see how Shaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaug family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shaug family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaug's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaug families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaug 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 Shaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Cutter Self was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaug. 50% of Shaug men worked as a Wood Cutter Self.

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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

  • Wood Cutter Self
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Shaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Shaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaug 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shaug. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shaug. For the veterans among your Shaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaug lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shaug in 1966 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaug 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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