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Auen Family History

Auen Surname Meaning

German: plural or inflected variant of Aue.

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


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Where is the Auen family from?

You can see how Auen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Auen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Auen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Auen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Auen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auen 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 Auen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Auen. 37% of Auen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Auen women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Auen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Auen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auen 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Auen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Auen. For the veterans among your Auen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Auen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Auen in 1955 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Auen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auen 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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