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Naugher Name Meaning

Irish (Ulster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Conchobhair ‘son of Conchobhar’ (see O'Connor ). This form seems to have arisen from a common pronunciation of the personal name as Cnochúr with loss of the initial k- in the process of Anglicization.

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


Similar surnames: Dougher, Caughey, Haughney, Haughey, Hauger, Mauger, Laughter, Auger

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Where is the Naugher family from?

You can see how Naugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naugher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Naugher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Naugher families living in Durham. This was about 81% of all the recorded Naugher's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Naugher families in 1891.
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What did your Naugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Naugher. 100% of Naugher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 99 immigration records available for the last name Naugher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 341 military records available for the last name Naugher. For the veterans among your Naugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naugher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Naugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Naugher in 1951 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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