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Aver Family History

Aver Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Over, Haver, Aven, Laver, Ayer, Avery, Ader, Avey, Paver, Ager

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Where is the Aver family from?

You can see how Aver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Aver families living in Cornwall. This was about 53% of all the recorded Aver's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Aver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aver. 50% of Aver men worked as a Watchmaker Retired and 65% of Aver women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aver were Train Conductor and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchmaker Retired
    50%
  • Train Conductor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%

What Aver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Aver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aver 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Aver. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Aver. For the veterans among your Aver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Aver in 1963 was 70, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aver 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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