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Augus Family History

Augus 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: August, Angus, Argus, Hugus, Baugus, Augur, Argue, Rufus, Bogus

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Where is the Augus family from?

You can see how Augus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Augus families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Augus families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Augus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Augus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augus 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 Augus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Augus. 50% of Augus men worked as a Labourer and 88% of Augus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Augus were Clerical Betting Totolisator and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Clerical Betting Totolisator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%

What Augus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Augus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augus 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Augus. 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 482 military records available for the last name Augus. For the veterans among your Augus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augus lifespan?

Between 1952 and 1996, in the United States, Augus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Augus in 1952 was 46, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Augus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augus 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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