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Averel Family History

Averel 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, Avery, Ravenel, Perel, Arel, Vorel, Lavere, Vesel, Veres

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Where is the Averel family from?

You can see how Averel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Averel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Averel family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Averel's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Averel families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Averel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Averel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Averel. For the veterans among your Averel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averel 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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