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Reaugh Family History

Reaugh 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: Reagh, Haugh, Reach, Rauch, Waugh, Arbaugh, Rauth, Reaume, Rough

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Where is the Reaugh family from?

You can see how Reaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Reaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reaugh family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reaugh's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Reaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reaugh. 40% of Reaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reaugh were Salesman and House Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Reaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reaugh 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Reaugh. 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 178 military records available for the last name Reaugh. For the veterans among your Reaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Reaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Reaugh in 1945 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reaugh 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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