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Autman Family History

Autman Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Altman or Aultman surnames of German origin.

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


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Where is the Autman family from?

You can see how Autman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Autman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Autman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Autman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Autman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Autman 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 Autman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autman. 44% of Autman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Autman women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Autman were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Autman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Autman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Autman. 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 376 military records available for the last name Autman. For the veterans among your Autman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Autman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Autman in 1954 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Autman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autman 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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