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Baughey Family History

Baughey 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: Caughey, Haughey, Boughey, Baugher, Bagley, Bushey, Naugher, Haughney

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Where is the Baughey family from?

You can see how Baughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baughey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baughey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Baughey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Baughey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Baughey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baughey 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 Baughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baughey. 100% of Baughey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Baughey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Baughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baughey 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Baughey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Baughey. For the veterans among your Baughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baughey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Baughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Baughey in 1960 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baughey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baughey 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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