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Augesen Family History

Augesen 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: Arnesen, August, Eugene, Augeri, Wiesen, Margeson, Saggese, Angeles

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Where is the Augesen family from?

You can see how Augesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Augesen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Augesen families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Augesen's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Augesen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Augesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Augesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augesen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Augesen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Augesen. For the veterans among your Augesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augesen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Augesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Augesen in 1982 was 74, and 72 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augesen 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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