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Autis Family History

Autis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Autio, Artis, Autin, Altis, Antis, Austin, Curtis, Annis, Duris

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Where is the Autis family from?

You can see how Autis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Autis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Autis families living in Quebec. This was about 87% of all the recorded Autis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Autis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Autis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Autis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autis. 48% of Autis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Autis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Autis were Clerk and Hose Farm.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Hose Farm
    29%

What Autis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Autis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autis 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Autis. 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 31 military records available for the last name Autis. For the veterans among your Autis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autis lifespan?

Average Autis life expectancy in 1981 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autis 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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