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Aumann Family History

Aumann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German ouwe ‘water meadow stream’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Aumann family from?

You can see how Aumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aumann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aumann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Aumann families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Aumann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Aumann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aumann 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 Aumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aumann. 22% of Aumann men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Aumann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aumann were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Aumann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Aumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aumann 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Aumann. 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 Aumann. For the veterans among your Aumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aumann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Aumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aumann in 1955 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aumann 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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