Origins of the Vaughan surname

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    In 1921, most Vaughans lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Vaughan

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    392nd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Vaughan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1397.

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    What are the most common Vaughan first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Vaughans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Vaughans in 1921

    Dressmaker

    436

    Domestic Servant

    270

    General Servant Domestic

    250

    Laundress

    232

    Living On Own Means

    226

    Commmon male occupations for Vaughans in 1921

    Coal Miner

    522

    Farmer

    385

    General Labourer

    372

    Agricultural Labourer

    293

    Tailor

    292

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