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Avelar Family History

Avelar Surname Meaning

Portuguese: topographic name from avelar ‘hazel grove’ or a habitational name from any of various places called with this word.

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


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Where is the Avelar family from?

You can see how Avelar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avelar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avelar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Avelar families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Avelar's in USA. California had the highest population of Avelar families in 1880.
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What did your Avelar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avelar. 57% of Avelar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Avelar women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avelar were Gardner and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Ranch Laborer
    13%
  • Gardner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Avelar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avelar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avelar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Avelar. 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 197 military records available for the last name Avelar. For the veterans among your Avelar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avelar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Avelar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Avelar in 1951 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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