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Yaugh Family History

Yaugh 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: Haugh, Waugh, Gaugh, Yauch, Baugh, Vaugh, Paugh, Yang, Hugh, Yagi

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Where is the Yaugh family from?

You can see how Yaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Yaugh families living in Manitoba. This was about 89% of all the recorded Yaugh's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Yaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Yaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaugh 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yaugh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yaugh. For the veterans among your Yaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaugh lifespan?

Average Yaugh life expectancy in 1999 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaugh 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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