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Waghorne Family History

Waghorne Surname Meaning

see Waghorn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waghorne family from?

You can see how Waghorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waghorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waghorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Waghorne families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Waghorne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Waghorne families in 1891.
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What did your Waghorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waghorne. 40% of Waghorne men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Waghorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waghorne were House Decorator and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Employer Rnad Upnor
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • House Decorator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Waghorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waghorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waghorne 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Waghorne. 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 231 military records available for the last name Waghorne. For the veterans among your Waghorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waghorne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Waghorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waghorne in 1963 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waghorne 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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