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Awe Family History

Awe Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Yoruba name of unexplained etymology. German: variant of Aue.

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


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Where is the Awe family from?

You can see how Awe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Awe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Awe families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Awe's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Awe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awe 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 Awe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Awe. 30% of Awe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Awe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Awe were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Awe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Awe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awe 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Awe. 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 Awe. For the veterans among your Awe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awe lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Awe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Awe in 1953 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awe 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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