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Yaugher Family History

Yaugher 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: Naugher, Baugher, Taugher, Yauger, Taucher, Mauger, Laughter, Dougher

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Where is the Yaugher family from?

You can see how Yaugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yaugher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Yaugher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Yaugher families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yaugher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yaugher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yaugher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yaugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yaugher. 100% of Yaugher men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yaugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Yaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yaugher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yaugher. 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 21 military records available for the last name Yaugher. For the veterans among your Yaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yaugher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Yaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yaugher in 1963 was 53, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yaugher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yaugher 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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