VAUGHAM
In the 1881 Census
Top Locations
See the bottom of the page for an explanation of the numeric columns.
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Demographics
Numbers in brackets are the total recorded in the census. Note that for less common surnames, some of these may well be typos or transcription errors. See below for some more information on occupational titles.
Top male names
- William (14)
- Thomas (8)
- Charles (8)
- John (6)
- Samuel (3)
- Robert (2)
- James (2)
- Henry (2)
- Edward (2)
- Alfred (2)
- Arthur (2)
- Joseph (1)
- Leonard (1)
- Norman (1)
- Patrick (1)
- Chas.J. (1)
- Cecil (1)
- Tom (1)
- Clifford (1)
- David (1)
- Francis (1)
- Frederick (1)
- George (1)
- Henery (1)
- Edgar (1)
- Herbert (1)
- Hnery (1)
- Hugh (1)
- Fran (1)
Top female names
- Mary (8)
- Elizabeth (6)
- Ann (6)
- Bridget (3)
- Annie (3)
- Emily (2)
- Maria (2)
- Florence (2)
- Ada (2)
- Harriet (2)
- Isabella (2)
- Jane (2)
- Ellen (2)
- Sarah (2)
- Edith (2)
- Catherine (2)
- Alice (2)
- Martha (1)
- Lousanna (1)
- Lousia (1)
- Susannah (1)
- Mabel (1)
- Margaret (1)
- Selina (1)
- Margt. (1)
- Louisa (1)
- Letitia (1)
- Amy (1)
- Anne (1)
- Eleanor (1)
- Eliza (1)
- Elizath. (1)
- Emma (1)
- Frank (1)
- Henrietta (1)
- Isabel (1)
- Janet (1)
- Kate (1)
- Winnifred (1)
Top occupations
- Scholar (37)
- Creeler Cotton Mill (2)
- Gen Serv (2)
- French Polisher (2)
- Seamstress (2)
- Metal Merchant (2)
- Incumbent Of Christ Ch (1)
- House Painter (1)
- Labourer Bricklayer (1)
- Housemaid Domestic (1)
- Ladysmaid Domestic (1)
- Machinist (1)
- Marine Engineer (1)
- Heavy Edge Tool Manufacturer (1)
- Nail Maker (1)
- Nurse (S.M.) (1)
- Small Farmer 6 Acres Wife (1)
- Small Farmer 6 Acres (1)
- Rover Cotton Mill (1)
- Railway Guard (1)
- Railway Carrier (1)
- Pupil Teacher (1)
- Pedler In Small Goods (1)
- Particular Baptist Minister (1)
- Painters Laborer (1)
- Painter (1)
- Grave Digger Labourer (1)
- General Serv (1)
- Cotton Winder (1)
- Cooper (1)
- Cook (Dom) (1)
- Cook (1)
- Coal Miner (1)
- Chimney Sweep (1)
- Bricklayer (1)
- Brick Setter (1)
- Bankers Clerk (1)
- Assurance Agent (1)
- Wife (1)
- Domestic Serv. (1)
- Fiutter (E & M) (1)
- Gardners Daughter (1)
- Gardner (ND) (1)
- Gardener (Dom) (1)
- Frame Tenter (C) (1)
- Farm Servant (Indoor) (1)
- Errand Boy (1)
- Engine Fitter (1)
- Engine Driver Wife (1)
- Engine Driver (1)
Explanation of numeric columns in the county and district tables
The Total column shows the total number of people in that county or town with this surname. For example, there were 20 people with the surname Vaugham in the county of Lancashire in 1881.
The Frequency column shows the percentage of people in this county or town with this surname. For example, 0% of the people in Lancashire were called Vaugham.
The Index column shows how more or less common a surname is in a particular location compared to the population as a whole. If the index is higher than 1, then you more likely to find a person with this name here than you would in the country as a whole. And if it's less than 1, you are less likely to find someone with this surname here. For example, the Vaugham surname has an index of 1.23 in Lancashire, meaning that you are 1.23 times as likely to find a Vaugham here than you would in the population as a whole.
The Total value is an absolute figure which takes no account of the size of the county or town, so it tends to be biased towards larger towns and counties. The Frequency and Index values are relative to the local population, so they give a better idea of where a surname is most concentrated.
A note on occupational titles
Occupational titles are presented exactly as recorded on the census and later transcribed, with no attempt made to unify names that are the same. So, for example, 'Ag Lab' and 'Agricultural Labourer' will apear as separate entries, and so will any misspellings of them.
'Scholar' was the census term for any child in education. Given that families tended to be large, this means that school children, or scholars, are almost always the largest recorded occupational group for any surname. A better idea of what the family breadwinners did for a living will be found in the other job titles.