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Avers Family History

Avers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German and Dutch Evers.

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


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Where is the Avers family from?

You can see how Avers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Avers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Avers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Avers families in 1891.
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What did your Avers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Avers. 100% of Avers men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Avers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Avers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avers 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Avers. 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 941 military records available for the last name Avers. For the veterans among your Avers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Avers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Avers in 1956 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avers 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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