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Agostine Family History

Agostine Name 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: Agostino, Agostini, Agosti, Anstine, Augustine, Agustin, Agoston

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Where is the Agostine family from?

You can see how Agostine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agostine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Agostine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Agostine families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Agostine's in USA. California had the highest population of Agostine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Agostine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Agostine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agostine. 47% of Agostine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Agostine women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agostine were Salesman and Winder. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Shop Laborer
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Winder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Agostine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agostine 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Agostine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Agostine. For the veterans among your Agostine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agostine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Agostine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Agostine in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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