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Autenrieth Family History

Autenrieth Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German ūhte ‘night pasture’ + riet ‘wet land’.

Or a habitational name from any of several places called Autenried.

Notably in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Autenrieth family from?

You can see how Autenrieth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Autenrieth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Autenrieth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Autenrieth family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Autenrieth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Autenrieth families in 1911.
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What did your Autenrieth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Autenrieth. 15% of Autenrieth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Autenrieth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Autenrieth were Engineer and Housewife.

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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
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Engineer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • File Clerk
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Autenrieth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Autenrieth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Autenrieth 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Autenrieth. 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 766 military records available for the last name Autenrieth. For the veterans among your Autenrieth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Autenrieth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Autenrieth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Autenrieth in 1962 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Autenrieth ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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