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Vaughen Family History

Vaughen 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, Vaughn, Vangen, Naugher, Caughey, Haugen, Haughn, Haughey

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Where is the Vaughen family from?

You can see how Vaughen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaughen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Vaughen families living in Shropshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Vaughen's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Vaughen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughen 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 Vaughen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vaughen. 100% of Vaughen men worked as a Builders Labourer and 80% of Vaughen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    20%

What Vaughen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vaughen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughen 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Vaughen. 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 626 military records available for the last name Vaughen. For the veterans among your Vaughen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Vaughen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vaughen in 1943 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaughen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughen 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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