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Bugdon Family History

Bugdon 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: Burdon, Bagdon, Bogdon, Bogdan, Burden, Buxton, Budin, Bourdon

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Where is the Bugdon family from?

You can see how Bugdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bugdon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bugdon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bugdon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bugdon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bugdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bugdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bugdon. 100% of Bugdon 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 264 census records available for the last name Bugdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bugdon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bugdon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bugdon. For the veterans among your Bugdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bugdon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bugdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bugdon in 1961 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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