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Origins of the Vaughn surname

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About the Vaughns

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Where do most Vaughns live?

In 1921, most Vaughns lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Vaughns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,910 records for the Vaughn surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Vaughns most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Vaughns.

What are the most common Vaughn first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Vaughn family members

Common jobs for Vaughns

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

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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