This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Avalon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Avalon Family History

Avalon 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: Avalos, Avon, Varon, Malon, Aragon, Balon, Aaron, Avallone, Valen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Avalon family from?

You can see how Avalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avalon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Avalon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Avalon families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Avalon's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Avalon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avalon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Avalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avalon. 38% of Avalon men worked as a Mechanic.

View Census Data for Avalon | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Actor
    25%

What Avalon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Avalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avalon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Avalon

Passenger Lists

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Avalon. 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.

View all Avalon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Avalon. For the veterans among your Avalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Avalon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Avalon family history

Discover More

What is the average Avalon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Avalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Avalon in 1959 was 47, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Avalon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avalon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Avalon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial