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Austine Family History

Austine 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: Austin, Anstine, Gustine, Dustin, Justice, Justin, Bustin, Astin

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Where is the Austine family from?

You can see how Austine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Austine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Austine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 11 Austine families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Austine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Austine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Austine 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 Austine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Austine. 33% of Austine men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Austine women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Austine were Mechanic and Saleswoman. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
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What Austine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Austine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Austine 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Austine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Austine. For the veterans among your Austine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Austine lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Austine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Austine in 1973 was 81, and 79 in 2002.

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