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Faugh Family History

Faugh 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: Haugh, Waugh, Gaugh, Fauth, Baugh, Vaugh, Flaugh, Faught, Paugh

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Where is the Faugh family from?

You can see how Faugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Faugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Faugh families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Faugh's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Faugh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faugh 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 Faugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing Mechanic Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faugh. 36% of Faugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Faugh women worked as a Sewing Mechanic 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Mechanic Operator
    100%

What Faugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Faugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faugh 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Faugh. 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 87 military records available for the last name Faugh. For the veterans among your Faugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Faugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Faugh in 1963 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Faugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Faugh 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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