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Kaughman Family History

Kaughman 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: Caughman, Baughman, Laughman, Vaughan, Gaughran, Doughman, Kathman

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Where is the Kaughman family from?

You can see how Kaughman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaughman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaughman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Kaughman families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kaughman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Kaughman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaughman 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 Kaughman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Royer Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaughman. 36% of Kaughman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaughman women worked as a Royer Inspector.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Royer Inspector
    100%

What Kaughman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Kaughman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaughman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kaughman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kaughman. For the veterans among your Kaughman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaughman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaughman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kaughman in 1964 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaughman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaughman 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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