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Jug Family History

Jug 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: Jung, Ju, Jun, Jue, Hug, Jud, Zug, Aug, Ji, Lu

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Where is the Jug family from?

You can see how Jug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jug family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Jug families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jug's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Jug families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driller was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jug. 100% of Jug men worked as a Driller. .

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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

  • Driller
    100%
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Jug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jug 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Jug. 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 196 military records available for the last name Jug. For the veterans among your Jug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jug lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jug in 1963 was 76, and 41 in 2004.

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