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Waughs Family History

Waughs 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: Waugh, Haugh, Wachs, Haught, Haughn, Gaugh, Raught, Baugh, Baugus

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Where is the Waughs family from?

You can see how Waughs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waughs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waughs families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Waughs family living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Waughs's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Waughs families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Waughs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waughs 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waughs. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waughs. For the veterans among your Waughs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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