Origins of the Vaughn surname

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    In 1921, most Vaughns lived in south-west

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    5,500 Vaughn Travel & migration records
    6,900 Vaughns found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Vaughns

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    Common female occupations for Vaughns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    30

    House Servant

    25

    Servant

    22

    Laundress

    19

    At Home

    17

    Common male occupations for Vaughns in 1921

    Farm Hands

    261

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    197

    General Farmers

    110

    Agricultural Labourer

    63

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    55

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