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Vaudrey Family History

Vaudrey Surname Meaning

from Vaudrey (Jura). possibly in some cases an anglicized spelling of Vaudré(e) from the Germanic personal name Waldrad composed of *wald- ‘rule(r)’ + *rād- ‘counsel’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vaudrey family from?

You can see how Vaudrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaudrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vaudrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Vaudrey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vaudrey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vaudrey families in 1891.
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What did your Vaudrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vaudrey. 100% of Vaudrey men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Vaudrey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaudrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaudrey 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vaudrey. 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 142 military records available for the last name Vaudrey. For the veterans among your Vaudrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaudrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Vaudrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vaudrey in 1973 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaudrey 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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