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Kaughan Family History

Kaughan 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: Vaughan, Gaughan, Baughan, Maughan, Gaughran, Laubhan, Faughnan

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Where is the Kaughan family from?

You can see how Kaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaughan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kaughan families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Kaughan family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaughan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Kaughan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Kaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaughan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Kaughan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kaughan. For the veterans among your Kaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaughan lifespan?

Average Kaughan life expectancy in 1968 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaughan 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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