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Auyer Family History

Auyer 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: Auker, Ayer, Guyer, Auger, Auer, Buyer, Sayer, Asker, Huber, Bauer

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Where is the Auyer family from?

You can see how Auyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Auyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Auyer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Auyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Auyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Auyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Auyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Auyer. 100% of Auyer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Auyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auyer 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Auyer. 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 34 military records available for the last name Auyer. For the veterans among your Auyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Auyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Auyer in 1966 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

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