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Bugton Family History

Bugton 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: Buxton, Bufton, Burton, Button, Bunton, Burston, Ruston, Lutton

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Where is the Bugton family from?

You can see how Bugton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bugton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bugton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bugton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bugton families in 1891.
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What did your Bugton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bugton. 100% of Bugton 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 104 census records available for the last name Bugton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bugton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bugton. For the veterans among your Bugton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugton lifespan?

Average Bugton life expectancy in 1992 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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