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Austerman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Austermann: Westphalian variant of Ostermann .

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


Similar surnames: Ausherman, Munsterman, Shusterman, Putterman, Bauserman, Hauserman

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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 1891 there was 1 Austerman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Austerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Austerman families in 1891.
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.

What did your Austerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Austerman. 100% of Austerman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 the UK, 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.

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