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Autley Family History

Autley 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: Astley, Antley, Nutley, Utley, Audley, Sutley, Rutley, Ausley, Autrey

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Where is the Autley family from?

You can see how Autley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Autley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Autley family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Autley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Autley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Autley 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 Autley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autley. 60% of Autley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Autley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Autley were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Autley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Autley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Autley. 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 63 military records available for the last name Autley. For the veterans among your Autley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autley lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Autley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Autley in 1994 was 72, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Autley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autley 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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