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Augst Family History

Augst Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened vernacular form of the personal name Augustin. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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


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Where is the Augst family from?

You can see how Augst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augst family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Augst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Augst family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Augst's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Augst families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augst 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 Augst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Augst. 28% of Augst men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Augst women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Augst were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Augst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Augst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augst 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Augst. 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 785 military records available for the last name Augst. For the veterans among your Augst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Augst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Augst in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Augst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augst 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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