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Bugsby Family History

Bugsby 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: Busby, Bagsby, Bigsby, Bussey, Bagby, Lusby, Buggy, Bigby, Busey

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Where is the Bugsby family from?

You can see how Bugsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugsby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bugsby family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bugsby's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bugsby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugsby 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 Bugsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bugsby. 100% of Bugsby women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bugsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Bugsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugsby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bugsby. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bugsby. For the veterans among your Bugsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugsby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Bugsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bugsby in 1972 was 63, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bugsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bugsby 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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