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Maughon Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mahan .

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


Similar surnames: Maughan, Mahon, Haughn, Manion, Laughon, Caughron, Laughton, Draughon

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Where is the Maughon family from?

You can see how Maughon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maughon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Maughon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Maughon families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maughon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Maughon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maughon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maughon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maughon. 50% of Maughon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Maughon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maughon were Officer and Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Officer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maughon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maughon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Maughon. 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 281 military records available for the last name Maughon. For the veterans among your Maughon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maughon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Maughon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maughon in 1961 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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