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Ault Family History

Ault Surname Meaning

German: variant of Alt. Scottish and northern English: variant of Auld.

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


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Where is the Ault family from?

You can see how Ault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ault family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 188 Ault families living in Derbyshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ault's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Ault families in 1891.
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What did your Ault ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ault. 14% of Ault men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Ault women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ault were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Warehouseman
    6%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 49,000 census records available for the last name Ault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ault 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ault. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Ault. For the veterans among your Ault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ault lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ault in 1943 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ault 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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