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Authier Family History

Authier Surname Meaning

French: from an Old French personal name of ancient Germanic origin formed with the elements ald ‘old wise’ + hari ‘army’.

Compare Altier.

Altered form of French Gauthier.

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


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Where is the Authier family from?

You can see how Authier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Authier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Authier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Authier families living in Middlesex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Authier's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Authier families in 1891.
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What did your Authier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Authier. 100% of Authier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Authier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Authier 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Authier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 527 military records available for the last name Authier. For the veterans among your Authier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Authier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Authier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Authier in 1953 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Authier 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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