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Bugher Family History

Bugher Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Bucher.

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


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Where is the Bugher family from?

You can see how Bugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Bugher families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bugher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bugher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugher 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 Bugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bugher. 100% of Bugher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugher 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Bugher. 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 578 military records available for the last name Bugher. For the veterans among your Bugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bugher in 1962 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugher 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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