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Averette Family History

Averette Surname Meaning

Variant of Averett a surname of English origin.

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


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Where is the Averette family from?

You can see how Averette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Averette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Averette family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Averette's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Averette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Averette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Averette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Averette. 45% of Averette men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Averette women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Averette were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Averette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Averette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averette 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Averette. 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 469 military records available for the last name Averette. For the veterans among your Averette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averette lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Averette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Averette in 1940 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Averette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averette 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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