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Bugna Family History

Bugna 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: Bugni, Buda, Bunt, Barna, Burns, Buza, Bula, Bena, Bina, Brogna

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Where is the Bugna family from?

You can see how Bugna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bugna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bugna families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugna's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bugna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bugna. 24% of Bugna men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Trimmer
    16%
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What Bugna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Bugna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugna 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Bugna. 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 138 military records available for the last name Bugna. For the veterans among your Bugna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugna lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Bugna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bugna in 1949 was 33, and 95 in 2003.

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