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Awtrey Family History

Awtrey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Autry or Autrey.

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


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Where is the Awtrey family from?

You can see how Awtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awtrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Awtrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Awtrey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Awtrey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Awtrey families in 1911.
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What did your Awtrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Awtrey. 50% of Awtrey men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Awtrey women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Awtrey were Night Watchman and Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator Of Farm
    8%
  • Night Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Laundry
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Awtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awtrey 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Awtrey. 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 592 military records available for the last name Awtrey. For the veterans among your Awtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awtrey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Awtrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Awtrey in 1959 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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