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Mcvaughn Family History

Mcvaughn 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: Mcvaugh, Mccaughan, Mcnaught, Mcgaugh, Mcgaughy, Vaughn, Devaughn

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Where is the Mcvaughn family from?

You can see how Mcvaughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaughn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcvaughn family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcvaughn's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcvaughn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Mcvaughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaughn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaughn. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcvaughn. For the veterans among your Mcvaughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvaughn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Mcvaughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcvaughn in 1970 was 76, and 97 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvaughn 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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