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Bugner Family History

Bugner 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: Budner, Butner, Burgner, Burner, Bogner, Bunner, Bugher, Bigner

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Where is the Bugner family from?

You can see how Bugner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bugner families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bugner's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bugner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugner 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 Bugner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugner. 37% of Bugner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bugner women worked as a Farming. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugner were Janitor and General Work.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    60%
  • General Work
    40%

What Bugner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugner 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bugner. 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 205 military records available for the last name Bugner. For the veterans among your Bugner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bugner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bugner in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugner 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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