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Austyn Family History

Austyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Austin, Austen, Auston, Alston, Ruston, Dustin, Aston, Auton, Abston

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Where is the Austyn family from?

You can see how Austyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Austyn family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Austyn's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Austyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Austyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austyn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Austyn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Austyn. For the veterans among your Austyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austyn lifespan?

Average Austyn life expectancy in 1994 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austyn 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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