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Zugaj Family History

Zugaj 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: Bugaj, Sugar, Lugar, Dugal, Zupan, Dunaj, Dugan, Zuraw, Zuba, Dugar

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Where is the Zugaj family from?

You can see how Zugaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zugaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Zugaj families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Zugaj's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zugaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zugaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zugaj ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zugaj. 100% of Zugaj men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Zugaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zugaj 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Zugaj. 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 76 military records available for the last name Zugaj. For the veterans among your Zugaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zugaj lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Zugaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Zugaj in 1960 was 61, and 72 in 2002.

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