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Augusta Family History

Augusta Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Augusta in Syracuse province Sicily.

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


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Where is the Augusta family from?

You can see how Augusta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augusta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Augusta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Augusta families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Augusta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Augusta families in 1891.
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What did your Augusta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Augusta. 49% of Augusta men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Augusta women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Augusta were Barber and Servant.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Porter
    4%
  • Barber
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Servant
    6%

What Augusta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Augusta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augusta 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 Augusta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Augusta. For the veterans among your Augusta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augusta lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Augusta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Augusta in 1942 was 18, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Augusta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augusta 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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