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Avrett Name Meaning

English: variant of Everett .

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


Similar surnames: Averett, Everett, Averette, Averitt, Averitte, Jarrett, Arnett

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Where is the Avrett family from?

You can see how Avrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avrett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Avrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Avrett families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Avrett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Avrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avrett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avrett. 43% of Avrett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Avrett women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avrett were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avrett 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Avrett. 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 481 military records available for the last name Avrett. For the veterans among your Avrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avrett lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Avrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Avrett in 1951 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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