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Kugath Family History

Kugath 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: Kujath, Kunath, Kamath, Kurata, Gath, Kath, Kubach, Kubat, Mcgath

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Where is the Kugath family from?

You can see how Kugath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kugath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kugath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kugath families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kugath's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kugath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kugath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kugath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kugath. 67% of Kugath men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Kugath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Kugath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kugath 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kugath. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kugath. For the veterans among your Kugath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kugath lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Kugath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kugath in 1948 was 51, and 80 in 2001.

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