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Gugg Family History

Gugg 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: Lugg, Bugg, Rugg, Sugg, Hugg, Gegg, Mugg, Gong, Guan, Gu

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Where is the Gugg family from?

You can see how Gugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gugg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Gugg families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Gugg's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Gugg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugg 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 Gugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gugg. 100% of Gugg 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%

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Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Gugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugg 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Gugg. 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 610 military records available for the last name Gugg. For the veterans among your Gugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Gugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gugg in 1979 was 66, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gugg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugg 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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