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Scrugg Family History

Scrugg 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: Scragg, Scruggs, Sprung, Chugg, Sprigg, Scroggs, Rugg, Sugg, Cragg

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Where is the Scrugg family from?

You can see how Scrugg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrugg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrugg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scrugg family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scrugg's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Scrugg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrugg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scrugg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scrugg. 55% of Scrugg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scrugg 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scrugg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrugg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Scrugg. 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 85 military records available for the last name Scrugg. For the veterans among your Scrugg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrugg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Scrugg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scrugg in 1972 was 78, and 51 in 2003.

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