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Aument Family History

Aument Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Amend.

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


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Where is the Aument family from?

You can see how Aument families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aument family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aument families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Aument families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Aument's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aument families in 1911.
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What did your Aument ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aument. 13% of Aument men worked as a Truck Driver and 15% of Aument women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aument were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aument. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aument 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Aument. 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 653 military records available for the last name Aument. For the veterans among your Aument ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aument lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Aument life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aument in 1960 was 59, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aument 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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