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Autra Family History

Autra 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: Autry, Dutra, Mura, Arora, Autio, Dura, Aubry, Ruta, Auton, Gura

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Where is the Autra family from?

You can see how Autra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Autra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Autra families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Autra's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Autra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Autra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Autra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autra 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Autra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Autra. For the veterans among your Autra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Autra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Autra in 1964 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autra 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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