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Gugh Family History

Gugh 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: Hugh, Guth, Gush, Rugh, Gough, Gaugh, Pugh, Bugh, Ough, Guan

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Where is the Gugh family from?

You can see how Gugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Gugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gugh 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 Gugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gugh. 100% of Gugh 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 Gugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Gugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gugh 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Gugh. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gugh. For the veterans among your Gugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gugh lifespan?

Average Gugh life expectancy in 1987 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gugh 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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