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Aubry Family History

Aubry Name Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Alberic composed of the elements alb ‘elf’ and ric ‘powerful’. Compare Aubrey and Obrey . French Canadian: altered form of Irish O'Brennan an Anglicized form of Ó Braonáin (see Brennan ).

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


Similar surnames: Aubrey, Autry, Hubby, Dobry, Laury, Avery, Bury, Ury, Eury, Andry

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Where is the Aubry family from?

You can see how Aubry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aubry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aubry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 438 Aubry families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Aubry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aubry families in 1911.
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What did your Aubry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aubry. 26% of Aubry men worked as a Cultivateur and 15% of Aubry women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aubry were Fils Cultivateur and Religieuse. .

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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
    26%
  • Journalier
    22%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    15%
  • Couturire
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Religieuse
    11%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Aubry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aubry 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Aubry. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Aubry. For the veterans among your Aubry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aubry lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Aubry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aubry in 1948 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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