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Auernheimer Family History

Auernheimer 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: Berkheimer, Reinheimer, Burkheimer, Bornheimer, Weinheimer

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Where is the Auernheimer family from?

You can see how Auernheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auernheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Auernheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Auernheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Auernheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Auernheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auernheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Auernheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Auernheimer. 100% of Auernheimer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Auernheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auernheimer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Auernheimer. 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 394 military records available for the last name Auernheimer. For the veterans among your Auernheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auernheimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Auernheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Auernheimer in 1963 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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