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Aughtry Family History

Aughtry Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Daughtry, Autry, Laughery, Daughtrey, Daughtery, Haughton, Oughton

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Where is the Aughtry family from?

You can see how Aughtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aughtry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Aughtry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Aughtry families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Aughtry's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Aughtry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aughtry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aughtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aughtry. 31% of Aughtry men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aughtry women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aughtry were Farmer and Clerical. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aughtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aughtry 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Aughtry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 290 military records available for the last name Aughtry. For the veterans among your Aughtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aughtry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Aughtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Aughtry in 1956 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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