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Auguste Family History

Auguste Surname Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti also e.g. Saint Lucia) and Mauritian: from the French personal name Auguste from Latin Augustus.

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


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Where is the Auguste family from?

You can see how Auguste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auguste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Auguste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Auguste families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Auguste's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Auguste families in 1891.
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What did your Auguste ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Auguste. 100% of Auguste women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Auguste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auguste 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 Auguste. 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 590 military records available for the last name Auguste. For the veterans among your Auguste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auguste lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Auguste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Auguste in 1966 was 59, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auguste 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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