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Aunger Family History

Aunger Surname Meaning

see Ainger. the Durham name might alternatively be a variant of Anger (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Aunger family from?

You can see how Aunger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aunger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Aunger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Aunger families living in Cornwall. This was about 31% of all the recorded Aunger's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Aunger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aunger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aunger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aunger. 50% of Aunger men worked as a Farm Labourer and 91% of Aunger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aunger were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aunger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aunger 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Aunger. 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 150 military records available for the last name Aunger. For the veterans among your Aunger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aunger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aunger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aunger in 1964 was 60, and 73 in 2003.

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