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Bugus Family History

Bugus 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: Bogus, Bugos, Buus, Hugus, Baugus, Buggs, Burgus, August, Buss, Begue

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Where is the Bugus family from?

You can see how Bugus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bugus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Bugus families living in Tennessee. This was about 74% of all the recorded Bugus's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bugus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Bugus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bugus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bugus. For the veterans among your Bugus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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