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Shugg Family History

Shugg 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, Sugg, Hugg, Hugh, Shu, Hagg, Sheng, Hogg, Stagg, Hugo

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Where is the Shugg family from?

You can see how Shugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shugg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Shugg families living in Cornwall. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shugg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Shugg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shugg 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 Shugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shugg. 100% of Shugg men worked as a Mason and 100% of Shugg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shugg 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Shugg. 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 288 military records available for the last name Shugg. For the veterans among your Shugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shugg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shugg in 1956 was 60, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shugg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shugg 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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