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Aughwan Family History

Aughwan 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: Vaughan, Gaughran, Faughnan, Caughman, Gaughan, Baughan, Baughman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aughwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Aughwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aughwan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Aughwan. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Aughwan. For the veterans among your Aughwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aughwan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Aughwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Aughwan in 1970 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

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