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Maughs Family History

Maughs 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: Haugh, Maus, Mauger, Waugh, Maugans, Mauthe, Mangas, Manges, Haught

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Where is the Maughs family from?

You can see how Maughs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maughs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maughs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Maughs families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Maughs's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Maughs families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Maughs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maughs 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Maughs. 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 60 military records available for the last name Maughs. For the veterans among your Maughs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maughs lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Maughs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maughs in 1973 was 77, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maughs 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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