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Usten Family History

Usten 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: Osten, Rusten, Austen, Esten, Justen, Sten, Stein, Austin, Oster

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Where is the Usten family from?

You can see how Usten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Usten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Usten families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Usten's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Usten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usten 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 Usten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Usten. 100% of Usten women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Usten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Usten. 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 26 military records available for the last name Usten. For the veterans among your Usten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Usten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Usten in 1965 was 46, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usten 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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