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Vaughans Family History

Vaughans 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, Vaughns, Maugans, Langhans, Gaughan, Baughan, Vaughn

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Where is the Vaughans family from?

You can see how Vaughans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaughans families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Vaughans families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vaughans's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Vaughans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughans 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 Vaughans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaughans. 39% of Vaughans men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Vaughans women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaughans were Share Cropper and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Share Cropper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    72%
  • Maid
    29%

What Vaughans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Vaughans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughans 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vaughans. 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 83 military records available for the last name Vaughans. For the veterans among your Vaughans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vaughans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vaughans in 1963 was 67, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughans 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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