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Sugg Family History

Sugg Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): nickname perhaps for a small birdlike person from Middle English sugge ‘(small) bird sparrow’(Old English sucga).

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


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Where is the Sugg family from?

You can see how Sugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 162 Sugg families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sugg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sugg families in 1891.
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What did your Sugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sugg. 12% of Sugg men worked as a Builders Labourer and 77% of Sugg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sugg were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Retired
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Sugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sugg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sugg. For the veterans among your Sugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugg lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sugg in 1953 was 32, and 72 in 2004.

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