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Auterson Family History

Auterson 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: Anderson, Peterson, Patterson, Amberson, Catterson, Akerson, Alverson

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Where is the Auterson family from?

You can see how Auterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Auterson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Auterson family living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Auterson's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 2 other counties had the highest population of Auterson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auterson 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 Auterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Auterson. 30% of Auterson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Auterson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Auterson were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Auterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auterson 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Auterson. 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 87 military records available for the last name Auterson. For the veterans among your Auterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auterson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Auterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Auterson in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Auterson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auterson 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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