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Augherton Family History

Augherton Surname 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: Atherton, Agerton, Haughton, Alderton, Oughton, Laughton, Allerton

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Where is the Augherton family from?

You can see how Augherton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augherton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Augherton families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Augherton's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Augherton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augherton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Augherton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Augherton. 100% of Augherton women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Augherton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Augherton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augherton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Augherton. 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 18 military records available for the last name Augherton. For the veterans among your Augherton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augherton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Augherton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Augherton in 1964 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Augherton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augherton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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