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Augden Family History

Augden 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: Sugden, Burden, Gulden, Aude, Alden, Ruden, Arden, Budden, Lunden

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Where is the Augden family from?

You can see how Augden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Augden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Augden family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Augden's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Augden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Augden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Augden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augden 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Augden. 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 25 military records available for the last name Augden. For the veterans among your Augden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Augden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Augden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Augden in 1966 was 46, and 70 in 2000.

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