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August Family History

August Surname Meaning

German and English: from the personal name August from Latin Augustus ‘consecrated majestic venerable’ (see Augustus).

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


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Where is the August family from?

You can see how August families moved over time by selecting different census years. The August family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most August families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 75 August families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded August's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of August families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the August 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 August ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named August. 34% of August men worked as a Plasterer and 80% of August women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named August were Retired and Ladies Hardresser.

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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

  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Commercial Printer
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Ladies Hardresser
    4%

What August family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name August. Like a window into their day-to-day life, August 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name August. 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 20,000 military records available for the last name August. For the veterans among your August ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average August lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, August life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for August in 1945 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your August 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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