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Waughan Family History

Waughan 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: Vaughan, Gaughan, Baughan, Maughan, Waugh, Gaughran, Laubhan

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Where is the Waughan family from?

You can see how Waughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waughan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Waughan families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waughan's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waughan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waughan 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 Waughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waughan. 100% of Waughan women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Waughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Waughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waughan 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Waughan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Waughan. For the veterans among your Waughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waughan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Waughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waughan in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waughan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waughan 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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