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Baughnan Family History

Baughnan 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: Faughnan, Baughan, Baughman, Vaughan, Gaughran, Boughman, Bauchman

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Where is the Baughnan family from?

You can see how Baughnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baughnan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baughnan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Baughnan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Baughnan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Baughnan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baughnan 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 109 census records available for the last name Baughnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baughnan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Baughnan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Baughnan. For the veterans among your Baughnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baughnan lifespan?

Average Baughnan life expectancy in 1968 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baughnan 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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