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Austraw Family History

Austraw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Austad, Straw, Kustra, Austria, Austin, Anstead, Outlaw, Autry

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Where is the Austraw family from?

You can see how Austraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austraw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Austraw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Austraw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Austraw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Austraw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austraw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Austraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austraw 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Austraw. 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 41 military records available for the last name Austraw. For the veterans among your Austraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austraw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Austraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Austraw in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austraw 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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