Augusta Family History

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Augusta Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Augusta in Syracuse province, Sicily.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Agosta, Auletta, Ragusa, Auguste, Augustus, Aguila, August, Asta

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Augusta Family Origin

Where is the Augusta family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Augusta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Augusta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Augusta families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Augusta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Augusta's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Augusta families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Augusta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Augusta Family Occupations

    What did your Augusta ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Augusta occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Augusta's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Augusta family was Barber. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Augusta.

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    • Farmer

      33%

    • Laborer

      17%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Barber

      6%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Augusta ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Augusta Historical Records

    What Augusta family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Augusta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Augusta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Augusta. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Augusta. For the veterans among your Augusta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Augusta Life Expectancy

    What is the average Augusta lifespan?

    Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Augusta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Augusta in 1942 was 18, and 70 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Augusta

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Augusta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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