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Nugus Family History

Nugus 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: Negus, Hugus, August, Angus, Nuss, Rufus, Bogus, Vogus, Naus, Duus

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Where is the Nugus family from?

You can see how Nugus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nugus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nugus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Nugus families living in Suffolk. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nugus's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Nugus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nugus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nugus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nugus. 100% of Nugus men worked as a Taxi Driver and 100% of Nugus 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nugus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nugus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Nugus. 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 65 military records available for the last name Nugus. For the veterans among your Nugus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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