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Bugman Family History

Bugman 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: Brugman, Burman, Butman, Burgman, Buxman, Budman, Bulman, Buhman

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Where is the Bugman family from?

You can see how Bugman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bugman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bugman family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bugman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugman. 25% of Bugman men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Bugman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bugman were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugman 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bugman. 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 139 military records available for the last name Bugman. For the veterans among your Bugman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bugman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bugman in 1960 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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