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Avant Family History

Avant Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Avent.

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


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Where is the Avant family from?

You can see how Avant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Avant families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Avant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avant families in 1891.
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What did your Avant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Avant. 100% of Avant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Avant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avant 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Avant. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Avant. For the veterans among your Avant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avant lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Avant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Avant in 1948 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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