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Vaughters Family History

Vaughters Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Vaughter. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Wouters.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaughters family from?

You can see how Vaughters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaughters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaughters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Vaughters family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vaughters's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Vaughters families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaughters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vaughters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaughters. 56% of Vaughters men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vaughters women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaughters were Laborer and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaughters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaughters 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Vaughters. 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 183 military records available for the last name Vaughters. For the veterans among your Vaughters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaughters lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Vaughters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vaughters in 1945 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaughters 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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