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Averys Family History

Averys 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: Avery, Avers, Lavery, Overy, Evers, Ayers, Avey, Akers, Alers, Ivers

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Where is the Averys family from?

You can see how Averys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Averys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Averys family living in Rutland. This was 100% of all the recorded Averys's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Averys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Averys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averys 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Averys. 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 military records available for the last name Averys. For the veterans among your Averys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averys lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Averys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Averys in 1992 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averys 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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