| ![Show Contents]() Autrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Autrie familyThe surname Autrie was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where the personal name Aldreda was listed in Norfolk. "The Domesday Book personal name may be from the Old English and Anglo-Saxon Æthelthryth, a feminize form of the name. The name meant ''noble strength', popular through the reputation of St. Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria and foundress of the convent at Ely. This became Audrey and is found in the 14th century in Essex and Suffolk as Etheldreda." 1 Another source claims that the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Norton in Wiltshire, held by William de Audrieu, a Norman Baron from Audrieu near Caen in Normandy who was also recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. 2 Early History of the Autrie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Autrie research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1183, 1795, 1830, 1878 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Autrie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Autrie Spelling VariationsThe English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Autrie has been recorded under many different variations, including Awdry, Audrey, Audrie, Awdrie, Awdree, Audree and many more. Early Notables of the Autrie familyAnother 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Autrie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Autrie familyTo escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Autries were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Eustache Audry, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1918; Francois Audry, aged 42, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1901; and Louis Rene Audry, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island from Paris, in 1906..
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
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