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Naughtn Family History

Naughtn 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: Naughton, Haughton, Laughton, Naugher, Vaughan, Haught, Haughn

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Where is the Naughtn family from?

You can see how Naughtn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naughtn family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Naughtn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Naughtn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Naughtn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Naughtn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naughtn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Naughtn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Naughtn. For the veterans among your Naughtn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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