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Caughn Family History

Caughn 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: Haughn, Baughn, Vaughn, Faughn, Haugh, Waugh, Vaughan, Caughey

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Where is the Caughn family from?

You can see how Caughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caughn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caughn family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caughn's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Caughn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caughn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caughn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Caughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caughn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Caughn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Caughn. For the veterans among your Caughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caughn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Caughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Caughn in 1971 was 92, and 65 in 1998.

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