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Autin Family History

Autin Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Autin an old vernacular form of Augustin.

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


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Where is the Autin family from?

You can see how Autin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Autin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Autin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Autin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Autin families in 1840.
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What did your Autin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autin. 32% of Autin men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Autin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Autin were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Autin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autin 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Autin. 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 663 military records available for the last name Autin. For the veterans among your Autin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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