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Mauaghan Family History

Mauaghan 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: Maughan, Vaughan, Gavaghan, Manahan, Gaughan, Baughan, Monaghan

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Where is the Mauaghan family from?

You can see how Mauaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mauaghan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mauaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mauaghan family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mauaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mauaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Mauaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mauaghan 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mauaghan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mauaghan. For the veterans among your Mauaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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