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Austria Family History

Austria Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from the name of the European country either as an ethnic name or with a reference to the Austrian Habsburg dynasty which ruled Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Österreich ‘Austria’.

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


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Where is the Austria family from?

You can see how Austria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Austria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Austria families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Austria's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Austria families in 1891.
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What did your Austria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austria. 38% of Austria men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Austria women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austria were Inspector and Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Inspector
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Cook
    19%

What Austria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Austria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austria 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 974 immigration records available for the last name Austria. 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 623 military records available for the last name Austria. For the veterans among your Austria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austria lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Austria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Austria in 1942 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Austria 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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