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Fraughnaugh Family History

Fraughnaugh 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: Fausnaugh, Daughenbaugh, Faughnan, Raudabaugh, Aughenbaugh

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fraughnaugh 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 38 census records available for the last name Fraughnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fraughnaugh 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 Fraughnaugh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fraughnaugh. For the veterans among your Fraughnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fraughnaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Fraughnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fraughnaugh in 1968 was 69, and 68 in 1999.

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