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Maughler Family History

Maughler 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, Laughter, Naugher, Mahler, Mauler, Gaugler, Mugler, Baugher

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Where is the Maughler family from?

You can see how Maughler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maughler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maughler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Maughler families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maughler's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Maughler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maughler 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 84 census records available for the last name Maughler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maughler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Maughler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maughler. For the veterans among your Maughler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maughler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Maughler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Maughler in 1973 was 80, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maughler 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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