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Avrill Family History

Avrill 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: Averill, Avril, Aprill, Brill, Grill, April, Abrell, Avila, Antill

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Where is the Avrill family from?

You can see how Avrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Avrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Avrill family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Avrill's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Avrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avrill 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Avrill. 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 81 military records available for the last name Avrill. For the veterans among your Avrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avrill lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Avrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Avrill in 1981 was 61, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avrill 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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