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Avertt Family History

Avertt 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: Averett, Averitt, Everett, Avery, Cavett, Avent, Vert, Haverty

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Where is the Avertt family from?

You can see how Avertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avertt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avertt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Avertt families living in Alabama. This was about 70% of all the recorded Avertt's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Avertt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avertt 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 Avertt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avertt. 100% of Avertt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Avertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avertt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Avertt. 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 31 military records available for the last name Avertt. For the veterans among your Avertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avertt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Avertt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Avertt in 1967 was 75, and 62 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avertt 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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