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Authors Family History

Authors 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: Amthor, Arthurs, Anchors, Cauthorn, Suthers, Anthony, Arthur, Thor

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Where is the Authors family from?

You can see how Authors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Authors family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Authors families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Authors families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Authors's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Authors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Authors 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 Authors ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Authors. 60% of Authors 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
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Authors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Authors 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Authors. 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 22 military records available for the last name Authors. For the veterans among your Authors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Authors lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Authors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Authors in 1973 was 81, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Authors 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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