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Aughey Family History

Aughey Surname Meaning

from Ó hEachaidh see Haughey.

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


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Where is the Aughey family from?

You can see how Aughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aughey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Aughey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aughey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Aughey families in 1841.
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What did your Aughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aughey. 37% of Aughey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aughey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aughey were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Pile Driver
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Aughey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aughey 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Aughey. 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 317 military records available for the last name Aughey. For the veterans among your Aughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aughey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aughey in 1964 was 88, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aughey 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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