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Averett Family History

Averett Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Everett or Avery.

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


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Where is the Averett family from?

You can see how Averett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Averett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Averett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Averett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Averett families in 1891.
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What did your Averett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Averett. 100% of Averett 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Averett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averett 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Averett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Averett. For the veterans among your Averett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Averett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Averett in 1955 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averett 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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