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Origins of the Auster surname

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We have a total number of 1384 records for people with the last name Auster.

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Where do most Austers live?

In 1921, most Austers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Austers

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,170 records for the Auster surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Austers most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Austers.

What are the most common Auster first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Auster family members

Common jobs for Austers

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

Common Female occupations for Austers in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Lace Maker

8

Living On Own Means

5

Servant

5

Charwoman

4

Common Male occupations for Austers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

6

Butcher

5

Clerk

5

Coal Miner

5

Farm Labourer

5

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