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Gaugh Family History

Gaugh Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGaugh; see McGough. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Gach or Gauch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gaugh family from?

You can see how Gaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Gaugh families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Gaugh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Gaugh 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 Gaugh. 34% of Gaugh men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Gaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaugh were Railway Relayer and Incapacitated.

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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
    34%
  • Retired
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Railway Relayer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaugh 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 698 immigration records available for the last name Gaugh. 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 918 military records available for the last name Gaugh. For the veterans among your Gaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gaugh in 1959 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaugh 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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