Waugh Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Waugh Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Waugh family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 73
Female Servant 54
Independent 39
Farmer 24
Coal Miner 16
Male Servant 12
Labourer 11
Joiner 10
Lead Miner 10
Brick Layer 10
Apprentice 8
Mason 8
Blacksmith 8
Shoe Maker 7
Milliner 6
School Master 5
Tailor 5
Husbandman 4
Publican 4
Dress Maker 4
Stone Mason 4
Clogger 4
Fisher Man 4
Plasterer 3
Surgeon 3

Waugh Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Waugh 100% 18,598
2 Weigh 60% 1,068
3 Waigh 80% 272
4 Wough 80% 175

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The surname Waugh is the most popular version of all its varients

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