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Austgen Name Meaning

German (Saarland): from a pet form of the personal name Aust shortened from August + diminutive suffix -gen.

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


Similar surnames: Austen, Kultgen, Austin, Gustin, Auge, Bestgen, Auten, Auster

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Where is the Austgen family from?

You can see how Austgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Austgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 67 Austgen families living in Indiana. This was about 99% of all the recorded Austgen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Austgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Austgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austgen. 40% of Austgen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Austgen women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austgen were Mechanic and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Austgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Austgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austgen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Austgen. 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 359 military records available for the last name Austgen. For the veterans among your Austgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austgen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Austgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Austgen in 1955 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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