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Naghten Family History

Naghten Surname 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: Naughton, Knighten, Hagen, Haughton, Kasten, Garten, Achter, Oughton

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Where is the Naghten family from?

You can see how Naghten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naghten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Naghten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Naghten families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Naghten's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Naghten families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Naghten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naghten 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Naghten. 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 43 military records available for the last name Naghten. For the veterans among your Naghten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naghten lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Naghten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Naghten in 1975 was 69, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naghten 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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