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Vaughm Family History

Vaughm 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: Vaugh, Vaught, Vaughn, Haugh, Waugh, Vaughan, Haught, Haughn, Gaugh

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Where is the Vaughm family from?

You can see how Vaughm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaughm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Vaughm families living in Texas. This was about 37% of all the recorded Vaughm's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vaughm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughm 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 Vaughm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaughm. 39% of Vaughm men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Vaughm women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaughm were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • House Keepery
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Vaughm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Vaughm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughm 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Vaughm. 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 80 military records available for the last name Vaughm. For the veterans among your Vaughm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughm lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1989, in the United States, Vaughm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vaughm in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaughm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughm 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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