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Bugas Family History

Bugas 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: Buras, Bugaj, Bugos, Dugas, Buzas, Bugay, Buggs, Lucas, Buda, Buss

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Where is the Bugas family from?

You can see how Bugas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bugas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bugas family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bugas's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bugas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugas. 50% of Bugas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bugas 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Stone Cutter
    13%
  • Grinder
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Bugas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugas 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Bugas. 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 63 military records available for the last name Bugas. For the veterans among your Bugas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bugas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bugas in 1966 was 73, and 93 in 2001.

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