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
School 365
Coal Miner Hewer 54
Private Means 32
Farmer 25
General Labourer 20
Dressmaker 19
At School 18
Housekeeper 18
Labourer 17
General Servant (domestic) 17
Joiner 16
At Home 13
General Servant Domestic 13
Farm Labourer 12
Coal Miner (hewer) 12
Clerk 11
None 11
Butcher 11
Shop Assistant 10
House Keeper 10
Bricklayer 9
Student 8
Carter 8
Railway Clerk 8
Horseman On Farm 7

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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