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Bugby Family History

Bugby Surname Meaning

English: variant of Buckby (see Buckbee).

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


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Where is the Bugby family from?

You can see how Bugby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Bugby families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bugby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bugby families in 1891.
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What did your Bugby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bugby. 56% of Bugby men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Bugby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugby were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Teacher Retired (b Of Edue.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Retired
    23%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Teacher Retired (b Of Edue
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bugby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugby 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Bugby. 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 569 military records available for the last name Bugby. For the veterans among your Bugby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bugby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bugby in 1964 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugby 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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