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Vaughner Family History

Vaughner 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: Vaughter, Laughner, Laughter, Naugher, Haughney, Baugher, Vaughters

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Where is the Vaughner family from?

You can see how Vaughner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vaughner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Vaughner families living in Texas. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vaughner's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vaughner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaughner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaughner. 34% of Vaughner men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Vaughner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Vaughner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vaughner. 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 35 military records available for the last name Vaughner. For the veterans among your Vaughner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vaughner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vaughner in 1953 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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