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Austerman Family History

Austerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Austermann: Westphalian variant of Ostermann.

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


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Where is the Austerman family from?

You can see how Austerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Austerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Austerman families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Austerman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Austerman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austerman 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 Austerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austerman. 34% of Austerman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Austerman women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austerman were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housemaid
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Austerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Austerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austerman 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Austerman. 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 204 military records available for the last name Austerman. For the veterans among your Austerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austerman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Austerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Austerman in 1961 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Austerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austerman 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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