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Agustus Family History

Agustus 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: Augustus, Gustus, Agustin, Justus, Ausmus, Austin, August, Gust

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Where is the Agustus family from?

You can see how Agustus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agustus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Agustus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Agustus families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Agustus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Agustus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agustus 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 Agustus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agustus. 37% of Agustus men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Agustus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agustus were Chauffeur and Cook.

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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
    37%
  • Porter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Cook
    34%

What Agustus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agustus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agustus 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Agustus. 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 83 military records available for the last name Agustus. For the veterans among your Agustus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agustus lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Agustus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Agustus in 1987 was 77, and 68 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agustus 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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