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Shaugh Family History

Shaugh 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, Slaugh, Shough, Spaugh, Hugh, Shah, Hauge, Haigh, Hough, Waugh

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Where is the Shaugh family from?

You can see how Shaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Shaugh family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaugh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shaugh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Shaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaugh 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shaugh. 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 Shaugh. For the veterans among your Shaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaugh lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Shaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaugh in 1989 was 50, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaugh 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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