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Autrey Family History

Autrey Surname Meaning

French: variant of Autry This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in France.

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


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Where is the Autrey family from?

You can see how Autrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Autrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Autrey families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Autrey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Autrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Autrey 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 Autrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Autrey. 100% of Autrey 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 Autrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Autrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autrey 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 735 immigration records available for the last name Autrey. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Autrey. For the veterans among your Autrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autrey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Autrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Autrey in 1945 was 20, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Autrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autrey 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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