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Mugg Family History

Mugg Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mudge. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mugg family from?

You can see how Mugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mugg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Mugg families living in Worcestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Mugg's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mugg families in 1891.
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What did your Mugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mugg. 60% of Mugg men worked as a Bricklayer and 93% of Mugg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mugg were Carpenter and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mugg 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 Mugg. 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 432 military records available for the last name Mugg. For the veterans among your Mugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mugg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mugg in 1962 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mugg 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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