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
Scholar 314
Agricultural Labourer 52
Coal Miner 46
House Keeper 15
Labourer 15
House Servant 14
Dress Maker 13
Stone Mason 13
Joiner 12
Blacksmith 10
Carter 9
Farmer's Daughter 9
Mason 9
Farmer 9
Servant 8
Fund Holder 8
General Servant 8
Daur Of Above 7
Fisherman 7
Farmer's Son 6
House Maid 6
Tailor 5
Ship Wright 5
Wife Of Above 5
Engine Fitter 5

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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