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Auk Family History

Auk 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: Kuk, Aul, Ask, Kauk, Aue, Au, Suk, Luk, Pauk, Zuk

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Where is the Auk family from?

You can see how Auk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Auk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Auk families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Auk's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Auk families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auk 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 483 census records available for the last name Auk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auk 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Auk. 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 59 military records available for the last name Auk. For the veterans among your Auk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Auk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Auk in 1966 was 95, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auk 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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