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Gaudry Name Meaning

French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wald ‘rule’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


Similar surnames: Gandy, Audrey, Guidry, Aubry, Autry, Gauer, Baldry, Andry, Laundry

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Where is the Gaudry family from?

You can see how Gaudry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaudry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gaudry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 103 Gaudry families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gaudry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gaudry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaudry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaudry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Gaudry. 30% of Gaudry men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gaudry women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaudry were Laborer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Gaudry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaudry 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Gaudry. 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 413 military records available for the last name Gaudry. For the veterans among your Gaudry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaudry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gaudry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gaudry in 1963 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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