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Zug Name Meaning

German: altered form of Swiss German Zaugg . Compare Zook and Zuck .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hug, Zuck, Zaugg, Lugo, Jud, Aue, Au, Lu, Tur, Rua

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Where is the Zug family from?

You can see how Zug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zug family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Zug families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Zug's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Zug families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zug. 33% of Zug men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Zug women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zug were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zug 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Zug. 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 24,000 military records available for the last name Zug. For the veterans among your Zug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zug lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Zug in 1963 was 85, and 87 in 2004.

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