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Aus Family History

Aus Name Meaning

Norwegian and Swedish: variant of Aas and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Paus, Aul, Kus, Aud, Aug, Au, Kaus, Bus, Faus, Sahs

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Where is the Aus family from?

You can see how Aus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Aus families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aus. 25% of Aus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aus were Proprietor and Switchboard Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Switchboard Operator
    50%
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What Aus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 754 immigration records available for the last name Aus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109,000 military records available for the last name Aus. For the veterans among your Aus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aus in 1958 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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