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Aurich Family History

Aurich Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in East Frisia or Baden-Württemberg named Aurich.

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


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Where is the Aurich family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aurich. 50% of Aurich 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
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Milliner
    25%

What Aurich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aurich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aurich 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Aurich. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Aurich. For the veterans among your Aurich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aurich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aurich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aurich in 1961 was 50, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aurich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aurich 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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