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Avary Family History

Avary Surname Meaning

English: variant of Avery.

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


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Where is the Avary family from?

You can see how Avary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Avary families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Avary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avary families in 1891.
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What did your Avary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Avary. 100% of Avary 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Avary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avary 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Avary. 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 477 military records available for the last name Avary. For the veterans among your Avary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avary lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Avary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Avary in 1960 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avary 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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