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Shugard Family History

Shugard 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: Shumard, Shugart, Shugar, Shugars, Shuford, Sugar, Huard, Sheard

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Where is the Shugard family from?

You can see how Shugard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shugard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shugard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shugard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shugard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shugard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shugard 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 Shugard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shugard. 46% of Shugard men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shugard women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Assistant Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shugard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Shugard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shugard 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shugard. 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 110 military records available for the last name Shugard. For the veterans among your Shugard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shugard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shugard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shugard in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shugard 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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