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Kaugh Family History

Kaugh 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: Haugh, Waugh, Gaugh, Baugh, Vaugh, Kough, Krugh, Paugh, Klugh, Kauth

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Where is the Kaugh family from?

You can see how Kaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kaugh families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kaugh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaugh. 67% of Kaugh men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Kaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaugh 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Kaugh. 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 37 military records available for the last name Kaugh. For the veterans among your Kaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Kaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kaugh in 1967 was 87, and 87 in 1994.

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