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Bugan Family History

Bugan Name 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: Bugaj, Bagan, Dugan, Bogan, Buban, Began, Buzan, Buran, Burgan, Bugay

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Where is the Bugan family from?

You can see how Bugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bugan families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Bugan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugan. 40% of Bugan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bugan women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugan were Clerk and Pupil Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Serving
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Pupil Nurse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugan 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Bugan. 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 161 military records available for the last name Bugan. For the veterans among your Bugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bugan in 1965 was 55, and 72 in 2003.

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