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Sugan Family History

Sugan 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: Susan, Sagan, Sugar, Supan, Dugan, Sugai, Segan, Suman, Guan, Shan

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Where is the Sugan family from?

You can see how Sugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Sugan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sugan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sugan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sugan 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 Sugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sugan. 44% of Sugan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Advertising
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Sugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Sugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Sugan. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sugan. For the veterans among your Sugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sugan in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sugan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sugan 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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