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Naughn Family History

Naughn 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: Haughn, Baughn, Vaughn, Faughn, Haugh, Waugh, Naugher, Vaughan

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Where is the Naughn family from?

You can see how Naughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naughn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Naughn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Naughn families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Naughn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Naughn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Naughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naughn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Naughn. 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 22 military records available for the last name Naughn. For the veterans among your Naughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naughn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naughn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Naughn

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