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Bugger Family History

Bugger 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: Burger, Dugger, Bugge, Bunger, Brugger, Bigger, Bugher, Hugger

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Where is the Bugger family from?

You can see how Bugger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bugger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bugger families living in Middlesex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bugger's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bugger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugger 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 Bugger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugger. 34% of Bugger men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bugger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugger were Owner 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Bugger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugger 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bugger. 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 275 military records available for the last name Bugger. For the veterans among your Bugger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bugger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bugger in 1952 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bugger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugger 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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