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Maugham Family History

Maugham Surname Meaning

Variant of Malham (1) with the same vocalization of -l- as noted in late spellings (and the local pronunciation) of the Yorkshire place-name.

There has also been some confusion with Scottish Mauchan and Irish Maughan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Maugham family from?

You can see how Maugham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maugham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maugham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Maugham families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Maugham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maugham families in 1891.
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What did your Maugham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Maugham. 34% of Maugham men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Maugham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maugham were Steel Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Passenger Bus Driver
    34%
  • Steel Works Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

What Maugham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Maugham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maugham 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Maugham. 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 558 military records available for the last name Maugham. For the veterans among your Maugham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maugham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Maugham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maugham in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maugham 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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