Gaughan Family History

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Gaughan Name Meaning

Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Gaoithin (see Gahan).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gaughran, Gargan, Faughnan, Gahan, Gavaghan, Haughn, Drugan, Granahan

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Gaughan Family Origin

Where is the Gaughan family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Gaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaughan families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gaughan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Gaughan's in the USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gaughan families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Gaughan Family Occupations

    What did your Gaughan ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Gaughan occupation in the USA was Laborer. 26% of Gaughan's were Laborers. Laborer, Farmer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Gaughan. A less common occupation for the Gaughan family was Miner.

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    • Laborer

      26%

    • Farmer

      21%

    • Keeping House

      14%

    • Miner

      4%

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

    Gaughan Historical Records

    What Gaughan family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaughan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Gaughan

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gaughan. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Gaughan. For the veterans among your Gaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Gaughan Life Expectancy

    What is the average Gaughan lifespan?

    Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gaughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gaughan in 1952 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gaughan

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gaughan 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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