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Bjugan Family History

Bjugan 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: Brugman, Bugaj, Bagan, Bergan, Dugan, Juran, Haugan, Brogan, Bragan

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Where is the Bjugan family from?

You can see how Bjugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjugan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bjugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bjugan families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjugan's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bjugan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjugan 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 Bjugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bjugan. 72% of Bjugan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bjugan women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bjugan were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Bjugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Bjugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjugan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bjugan. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bjugan. For the veterans among your Bjugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjugan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bjugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bjugan in 1963 was 80, and 61 in 2004.

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