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Zaugg Family History

Zaugg Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from an Old High German personal name Zougo perhaps related in meaning to ziehen ‘to pull’. This surname is most common in the canton of Bern.

See also Zook compare Zug.

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


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You can see how Zaugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zaugg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Zaugg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zaugg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zaugg families in 1891.
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What did your Zaugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Zaugg. 100% of Zaugg women worked as a Cook.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 631 immigration records available for the last name Zaugg. 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 480 military records available for the last name Zaugg. For the veterans among your Zaugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaugg lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zaugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Zaugg in 1956 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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