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Aughn Family History

Aughn 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: Haughn, Baughn, Vaughn, Faughn, Hugh, Haugh, Kuhn, Kuehn, Huhn, Auton

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Where is the Aughn family from?

You can see how Aughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aughn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aughn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Aughn families living in Texas. This was about 69% of all the recorded Aughn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aughn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aughn 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 Aughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aughn. 60% of Aughn 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Aughn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Aughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aughn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Aughn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Aughn. For the veterans among your Aughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aughn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Aughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aughn in 1980 was 60, and 75 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aughn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aughn 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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