Origins of the Austen surname
About the Austens
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Interesting facts about Austen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Austen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Austens most likely to marry?
Austin Or Austens
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Our tell us which families married Austens.
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.
Common female occupations for Austens in 1921
Dressmaker
93
Living On Own Means
70
Laundress
67
General Servant
56
Domestic Servant
55
Common male occupations for Austens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
201
Farm Labourer
113
Yeoman
113
Carpenter
105
Bricklayer
70
