History of your Surname
Get access to Naughtn family records.Start a free trial

Naughtn Family History

Naughtn Name 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: Naughton, Haughton, Laughton, Naugher, Vaughan, Haught, Haughn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Naughtn family from?

You can see how Naughtn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naughtn family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Naughtn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naughtn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Naughtn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naughtn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Naughtn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Naughtn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Naughtn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Naughtn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naughtn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Naughtn

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Naughtn. 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.

View all Naughtn immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Naughtn. For the veterans among your Naughtn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Naughtn military records

You've only scratched the surface of Naughtn family history

Discover More

What is the average Naughtn lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Naughtn family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Naughtn last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial