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Averna Family History

Averna 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: Taverna, Avena, Verna, Aversa, Avera, Davern, Aven, Cerna, Avery

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Where is the Averna family from?

You can see how Averna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Averna families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Averna's in USA. New York had the highest population of Averna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Averna 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 Averna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Polish Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Averna. 37% of Averna men worked as a New Worker and 60% of Averna women worked as a Polish Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Averna were Chauffeur and Dressmaker.

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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

  • New Worker
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Waiter
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Polish Maker
    60%
  • Dressmaker
    40%

What Averna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Averna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averna 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Averna. 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 57 military records available for the last name Averna. For the veterans among your Averna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averna lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Averna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Averna in 1955 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averna 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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