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Auther Family History

Auther 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: Ruther, Luther, Authier, Arther, Suther, Huther, Arthur, Usher, Alter

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Where is the Auther family from?

You can see how Auther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Auther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Auther families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Auther's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Auther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auther 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 Auther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Auther. 100% of Auther 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%

What Auther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Auther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auther 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Auther. 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 290 military records available for the last name Auther. For the veterans among your Auther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auther lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Auther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Auther in 1960 was 40, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Auther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auther 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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