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Auvil Family History

Auvil Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Aubel.

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


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Where is the Auvil family from?

You can see how Auvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auvil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Auvil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Auvil family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Auvil's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Auvil families in 1891.
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What did your Auvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Auvil. 30% of Auvil men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Auvil women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Auvil were Loom Mechanic and Waitress.

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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%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Loom Mechanic
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Auvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auvil 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Auvil. 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 910 military records available for the last name Auvil. For the veterans among your Auvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auvil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Auvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Auvil in 1959 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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