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Muggah Family History

Muggah 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: Murga, Duggan, Muggli, Duggar, Mugge, Murrah, Mugg, Mura, Hugh

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Where is the Muggah family from?

You can see how Muggah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Muggah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Muggah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Muggah families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Muggah's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Muggah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Muggah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Muggah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housemaid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Muggah. 50% of Muggah women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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 1940

  • Housemaid
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    50%
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What Muggah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Muggah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Muggah 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Muggah. 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 49 military records available for the last name Muggah. For the veterans among your Muggah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Muggah lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Muggah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Muggah in 1963 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

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