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Ausmus Family History

Ausmus Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German and possibly also Dutch Asmus.

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


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Where is the Ausmus family from?

You can see how Ausmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ausmus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ausmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Ausmus families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ausmus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ausmus families in 1840.
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What did your Ausmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ausmus. 32% of Ausmus men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ausmus women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ausmus were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Ausmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ausmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ausmus 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ausmus. 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 Ausmus. For the veterans among your Ausmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ausmus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Ausmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ausmus in 1942 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ausmus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ausmus 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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