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Maugher Family History

Maugher 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: Mauger, Naugher, Baugher, Taugher, Maurer, Manger, Taucher, Mather

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Where is the Maugher family from?

You can see how Maugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maugher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Maugher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maugher family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maugher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maugher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maugher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Maugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maugher 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Maugher. 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 32 military records available for the last name Maugher. For the veterans among your Maugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maugher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Maugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Maugher in 1968 was 83, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maugher 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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