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Vaugham Family History

Vaugham Surname Meaning

see Vaughan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vaugham family from?

You can see how Vaugham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaugham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaugham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Vaugham families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vaugham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Vaugham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaugham 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 Vaugham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vaugham. 34% of Vaugham men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 82% of Vaugham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaugham were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Old Age Pensioner
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Vaugham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vaugham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaugham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vaugham. 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 429 military records available for the last name Vaugham. For the veterans among your Vaugham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaugham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Vaugham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vaugham in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaugham 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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