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Vaughey Family History

Vaughey 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: Caughey, Haughey, Naugher, Vaughan, Haughney, Vahey, Laughery

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Where is the Vaughey family from?

You can see how Vaughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Vaughey families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Vaughey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vaughey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughey 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 Vaughey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Vaughey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Vaughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughey 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Vaughey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Vaughey. For the veterans among your Vaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vaughey in 1968 was 66, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaughey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughey 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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