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Bugala Family History

Bugala 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: Butala, Bala, Bula, Dugal, Bulla, Bugaj, Kujala, Rogala, Gala, Kubala

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Where is the Bugala family from?

You can see how Bugala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bugala families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bugala's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bugala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugala 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 Bugala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bugala. 50% of Bugala 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
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Bugala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Bugala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugala 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Bugala. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bugala. For the veterans among your Bugala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bugala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bugala in 1964 was 78, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bugala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugala 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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