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Authier Name Meaning

French: from an Old French personal name of ancient Germanic origin formed with the elements ald ‘old wise’ + hari ‘army’. Compare Altier Altered form of French Gauthier

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


Similar surnames: Gauthier, Luther, Lanthier, Angier, Pothier, Ethier, Buter, Lussier

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Where is the Authier family from?

You can see how Authier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Authier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Authier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 135 Authier families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Authier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Authier families in 1911.
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What did your Authier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Authier. 47% of Authier men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Authier women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Authier were Ouvrier and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Ouvrier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Authier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Authier 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Authier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 527 military records available for the last name Authier. For the veterans among your Authier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Authier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Authier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Authier in 1953 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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