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Bugett Family History

Bugett 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: Burgett, Fugett, Butt, Brett, Burkett, Nugent, Huett, Puett, Bullett

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Where is the Bugett family from?

You can see how Bugett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bugett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bugett families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bugett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bugett. 50% of Bugett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bugett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugett 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bugett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bugett. For the veterans among your Bugett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bugett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bugett in 1963 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

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