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Awtry Family History

Awtry Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Autry or Autrey.

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


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Where is the Awtry family from?

You can see how Awtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awtry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Awtry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Awtry families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Awtry's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Awtry families in 1891.
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What did your Awtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Awtry. 100% of Awtry 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Awtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awtry 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Awtry. 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 443 military records available for the last name Awtry. For the veterans among your Awtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awtry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Awtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Awtry in 1962 was 72, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awtry 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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