Origins of the Austen surname

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    In 1921, most Austens lived in south-east

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    2,400 Austen Travel & migration records
    19,000 Austens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Austen

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    We have for the Austen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

    Who were Austens most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Austen first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Austens

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Austens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    93

    Living On Own Means

    70

    Laundress

    67

    General Servant

    56

    Domestic Servant

    55

    Commmon male occupations for Austens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    201

    Farm Labourer

    113

    Yeoman

    113

    Carpenter

    105

    Bricklayer

    70

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