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Austill Family History

Austill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Austell.

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


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Where is the Austill family from?

You can see how Austill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Austill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Austill families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Austill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Austill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austill 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 Austill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austill. 53% of Austill men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Austill women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austill were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    48%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Austill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Austill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austill 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Austill. 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 868 military records available for the last name Austill. For the veterans among your Austill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Austill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Austill in 1952 was 33, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Austill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austill 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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