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Maughon Family History

Maughon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maughon family from?

You can see how Maughon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maughon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maughon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Maughon families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Maughon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maughon families in 1891.
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What did your Maughon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maughon. 67% of Maughon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maughon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maughon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maughon. 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 281 military records available for the last name Maughon. For the veterans among your Maughon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maughon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Maughon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maughon in 1961 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maughon 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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