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Marugg Family History

Marugg 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: Malueg, Margo, Marum, Rugg, Zaugg, Madruga, Maring, Maruca, Marut

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Where is the Marugg family from?

You can see how Marugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marugg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Marugg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Marugg families living in Tennessee. This was about 47% of all the recorded Marugg's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Marugg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marugg 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 Marugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marugg. 38% of Marugg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Marugg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marugg were Pressman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%
  • Pressman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Marugg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marugg 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Marugg. 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 232 military records available for the last name Marugg. For the veterans among your Marugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marugg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Marugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marugg in 1958 was 57, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marugg 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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