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Maughan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maughon, Mayhan, Gaughan, Caughran, Mckaughan, Boughan, Meighan

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Where is the Maughan family from?

You can see how Maughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maughan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Maughan families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Maughan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Maughan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Maughan. 43% of Maughan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Maughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maughan 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Maughan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Maughan. For the veterans among your Maughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maughan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Maughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Maughan in 1945 was 20, and 79 in 2004.

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