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Paugh Family History

Paugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pach.

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


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Where is the Paugh family from?

You can see how Paugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Paugh families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Paugh's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Paugh families in 1891.
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What did your Paugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paugh. 100% of Paugh 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Paugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paugh 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Paugh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Paugh. For the veterans among your Paugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paugh in 1945 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paugh 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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