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Avena Family History

Avena Name Meaning

Italian and Spanish: metonymic occupational name for a grain grower or merchant from avena ‘oats oatmeal’ (from Latin avena). Italian: habitational name from a place in Calabria called Avena.

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


Similar surnames: Aven, Aveni, Arena, Vena, Tena, Taverna, Cadena, Tavera, Ave, Vera

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Where is the Avena family from?

You can see how Avena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avena family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Avena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Avena families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Avena's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avena families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avena. 30% of Avena men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Avena women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avena were Salesman and Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Longshoreman
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avena 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Avena. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 255 military records available for the last name Avena. For the veterans among your Avena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avena lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Avena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Avena in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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