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Baughn Family History

Baughn Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Baughan.

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


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Where is the Baughn family from?

You can see how Baughn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baughn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baughn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Baughn families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Baughn's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baughn families in 1891.
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What did your Baughn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baughn. 100% of Baughn men worked as a Schoolmaster and 87% of Baughn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Paid Domestic Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Baughn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baughn 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Baughn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Baughn. For the veterans among your Baughn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baughn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baughn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baughn in 1954 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baughn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baughn 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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