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Aukes Family History

Aukes Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Auke of unclear origin.

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


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You can see how Aukes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aukes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aukes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Aukes families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aukes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aukes families in 1911.
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What did your Aukes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aukes. 73% of Aukes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    73%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Painter
    12%

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Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Aukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aukes 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Aukes. 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 137 military records available for the last name Aukes. For the veterans among your Aukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aukes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Aukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Aukes in 1968 was 37, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aukes 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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