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Baughs Family History

Baughs 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: Baugh, Baugus, Baughn, Haugh, Waugh, Bough, Haught, Baus, Haughn

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Where is the Baughs family from?

You can see how Baughs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baughs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Baughs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Baughs families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baughs's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Baughs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baughs 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 Baughs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baughs. 100% of Baughs men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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

  • Blacksmith
    100%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Baughs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baughs 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baughs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Baughs. For the veterans among your Baughs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baughs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Baughs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baughs in 1970 was 27, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baughs 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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