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Bugnell Family History

Bugnell 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: Bunnell, Bignell, Burnell, Bagnell, Gunnell, Bagwell, Burrell

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Where is the Bugnell family from?

You can see how Bugnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Bugnell families were found in USA in 1840. In 1891 there was 1 Bugnell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugnell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bugnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bugnell. 100% of Bugnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bugnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugnell 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 Bugnell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bugnell. For the veterans among your Bugnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugnell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bugnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bugnell in 1977 was 64, and 86 in 2002.

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