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Bugel Family History

Bugel 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: Kugel, Gugel, Pugel, Bogel, Bubel, Hugel, Burel, Buel, Borel, Engel

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Where is the Bugel family from?

You can see how Bugel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bugel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bugel families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bugel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beet Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugel. 69% of Bugel men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Bugel women worked as a Beet Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugel were Plummer and Housewife. .

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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
    69%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Plummer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beet Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugel 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Bugel. 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 980 military records available for the last name Bugel. For the veterans among your Bugel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bugel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bugel in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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