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Beaughan Family History

Beaughan 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: Baughan, Vaughan, Beagan, Gaughan, Baughman, Beauman, Baughn, Boughan

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Where is the Beaughan family from?

You can see how Beaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaughan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beaughan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Beaughan family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaughan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Beaughan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Beaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaughan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Beaughan. 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 87 military records available for the last name Beaughan. For the veterans among your Beaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaughan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beaughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beaughan in 1966 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaughan 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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