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Bugley Family History

Bugley 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: Bagley, Begley, Bulley, Burley, Buley, Hugley, Bigley, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Bugley family from?

You can see how Bugley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bugley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bugley family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bugley's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Bugley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bugley. 40% of Bugley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bugley women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bugley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugley 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Bugley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Bugley. For the veterans among your Bugley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bugley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bugley in 1967 was 62, and 34 in 2004.

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