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Gaughran Family History

Gaughran Surname Meaning

Irish (Meath): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eachráin a patronymic from the personal name Eachrán perhaps containing the element each- ‘horse’.

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


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Where is the Gaughran family from?

You can see how Gaughran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaughran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaughran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Gaughran families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gaughran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Gaughran families in 1891.
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What did your Gaughran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gaughran. 100% of Gaughran men worked as a Joiner and 85% of Gaughran 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gaughran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaughran 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Gaughran. 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 690 military records available for the last name Gaughran. For the veterans among your Gaughran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaughran lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gaughran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gaughran in 1954 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaughran 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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