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Vaughnes Family History

Vaughnes 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: Vaughns, Haughney, Vaughters, Vaughter, Laughner, Vaughn, Vignes

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Where is the Vaughnes family from?

You can see how Vaughnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughnes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaughnes family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaughnes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vaughnes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughnes 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 37 census records available for the last name Vaughnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughnes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Vaughnes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vaughnes. For the veterans among your Vaughnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughnes lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Vaughnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vaughnes in 1987 was 68, and 100 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughnes 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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