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Augenstern Family History

Augenstern Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Augenstein, Rugenstein, Morgenstern, Laubenstein, Hauenstein

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Where is the Augenstern family from?

You can see how Augenstern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augenstern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Augenstern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Augenstern families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Augenstern's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Augenstern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augenstern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Augenstern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Augenstern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augenstern 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Augenstern. 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 17 military records available for the last name Augenstern. For the veterans among your Augenstern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augenstern lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Augenstern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Augenstern in 1953 was 43, and 52 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augenstern ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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