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Autio Family History

Autio Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from autio ‘uninhabited uncultivated fallow’, denoting a farm or field that had fallen into disuse or an ornamental name from the same word which also means ‘spacious wide unforested’. Established as a hereditary surname especially since the 19th century in Ostrobothnia.

Adopted also as an ornamental name in the early 20th century to replace Swedish surnames chiefly in Tavastia (compare Laine).

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


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Where is the Autio family from?

You can see how Autio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Autio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Autio families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Autio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Autio families in 1891.
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What did your Autio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autio. 32% of Autio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Autio women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Autio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autio 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Autio. 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 326 military records available for the last name Autio. For the veterans among your Autio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autio lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Autio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Autio in 1949 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autio 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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