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Auchmuty Family History

Auchmuty 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: Schmutz, Hochmuth, Aucutt, Buchta, Achatz, Chitty, Lucht, Auchter

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Where is the Auchmuty family from?

You can see how Auchmuty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auchmuty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Auchmuty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Auchmuty families living in Herefordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Auchmuty's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Auchmuty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auchmuty 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 Auchmuty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Auchmuty. 100% of Auchmuty men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Auchmuty women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Auchmuty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Auchmuty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auchmuty 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Auchmuty. 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 296 military records available for the last name Auchmuty. For the veterans among your Auchmuty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auchmuty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Auchmuty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Auchmuty in 1961 was 56, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Auchmuty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auchmuty 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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