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Bugaj Family History

Bugaj Surname Meaning

Polish and Slovak: from bugaj ‘(pedigree) bull’ hence a nickname for a big and vigorous man.

The Polish word bugaj also means ‘bend in a river’; in some instances the surname may therefore be topographic.

See also Bugay and Buhay.

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


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Where is the Bugaj family from?

You can see how Bugaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bugaj families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bugaj's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bugaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugaj 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 Bugaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugaj. 43% of Bugaj men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bugaj women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugaj were New Worker and Assembler.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Waitress
    30%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%

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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Bugaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugaj 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Bugaj. 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 345 military records available for the last name Bugaj. For the veterans among your Bugaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugaj lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bugaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bugaj in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugaj 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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