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Gaughn Family History

Gaughn 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, Gaugh, Gaughan, Baughn, Vaughn, Faughn, Haugh, Waugh, Vaughan

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Where is the Gaughn family from?

You can see how Gaughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaughn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaughn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gaughn families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gaughn's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Gaughn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaughn 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 Gaughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaughn. 48% of Gaughn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gaughn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaughn were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Gaughn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Gaughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaughn 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gaughn. 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 65 military records available for the last name Gaughn. For the veterans among your Gaughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaughn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Gaughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaughn in 1957 was 53, and 95 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaughn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaughn 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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