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Aungst Family History

Aungst Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Angst.

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


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Where is the Aungst family from?

You can see how Aungst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aungst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Aungst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Aungst family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aungst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aungst families in 1891.
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What did your Aungst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aungst. 26% of Aungst men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Aungst women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aungst were Manager and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Steelworker
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Secretary
    14%

What Aungst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aungst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aungst 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Aungst. 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 855 military records available for the last name Aungst. For the veterans among your Aungst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aungst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Aungst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Aungst in 1951 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aungst 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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