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Shugan Family History

Shugan 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: Shuman, Shugar, Shan, Susan, Sagan, Human, Sugar, Hogan, Shean, Hagan

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Where is the Shugan family from?

You can see how Shugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shugan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shugan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shugan family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shugan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shugan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shugan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shugan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Shugan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Shugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shugan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Shugan. 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 Shugan. For the veterans among your Shugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shugan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shugan in 1967 was 71, and 96 in 2003.

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