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Vaughlin Family History

Vaughlin 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: Laughlin, Caughlin, Vaughan, Coughlin, Loughlin, Vaughn, Dauphin

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Where is the Vaughlin family from?

You can see how Vaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaughlin family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaughlin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vaughlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Vaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughlin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vaughlin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vaughlin. For the veterans among your Vaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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