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Autio Family History

Autio Name Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named from autio ‘uninhabited uncultivated fallow’ denoting a farm or field that had fallen into disuse or an ornamental name from the same word which also means ‘spacious wide unforested’. Established as a hereditary surname especially since the 19th century in Ostrobothnia. Adopted also as an ornamental name in the early 20th century to replace Swedish surnames chiefly in Tavastia (compare Laine ).

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

Similar surnames: Rautio, Dutil, Austin, Muto, Autin, Aubin, Auton, Autry, Muzio

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Where is the Autio family from?

You can see how Autio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Autio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Autio families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Autio's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Autio families in 1920.

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What did your Autio ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Laborer
32%
Farmer
19%
Miner
11%
Labor
9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Clerk
100%

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Census Records
There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Autio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autio 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Autio. 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 326 military records available for the last name Autio. For the veterans among your Autio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Autio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autio 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Autio. 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 326 military records available for the last name Autio. For the veterans among your Autio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autio lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Autio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Autio in 1949 was 38, and 88 in 2004.

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