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Auguston Family History

Auguston 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: Augustyn, Augustin, Augusto, Augustson, Augustus, August, Hughston

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Where is the Auguston family from?

You can see how Auguston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auguston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Auguston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 45 Auguston families living in New Brunswick. This was about 79% of all the recorded Auguston's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Auguston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auguston 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 Auguston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Auguston. 50% of Auguston men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Auguston women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Auguston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Auguston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auguston 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Auguston. 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 117 military records available for the last name Auguston. For the veterans among your Auguston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auguston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Auguston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Auguston in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Auguston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auguston 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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