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Gautrey Family History

Gautrey Surname Meaning

from Galtres the name of a former royal forest in Bulmer wapentake (NR Yorks) to the north of York.

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


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Where is the Gautrey family from?

You can see how Gautrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gautrey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Gautrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Gautrey families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gautrey's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Gautrey families in 1891.
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What did your Gautrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruit Farmer Heavy Worker (own Account) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gautrey. 100% of Gautrey men worked as a Fruit Farmer Heavy Worker (own Account) and 91% of Gautrey 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

  • Fruit Farmer Heavy Worker (own Account)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Hairdresser
    5%
  • Assisting Brothers domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gautrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gautrey 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Gautrey. 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 96 military records available for the last name Gautrey. For the veterans among your Gautrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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