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Austra Family History

Austra 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: Kustra, Austria, Austin, Autry, Austad, Lastra, Hamstra, Asta, Austen

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Where is the Austra family from?

You can see how Austra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Austra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Austra families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Austra's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Austra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austra 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 Austra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austra. 40% of Austra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Austra women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austra were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Handyman
    20%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Austra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Austra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austra 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Austra. 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 82 military records available for the last name Austra. For the veterans among your Austra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Austra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Austra in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Austra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austra 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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