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Avilla Family History

Avilla Surname Meaning

Spanish (Huesca): probably an altered form of Avila.

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


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Where is the Avilla family from?

You can see how Avilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Avilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Avilla families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Avilla's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Avilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avilla 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 Avilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avilla. 38% of Avilla men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Avilla women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avilla were Truck Driver and House Wife.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    3%
  • Truck Driver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • House Wife
    12%

What Avilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Avilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avilla 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 839 immigration records available for the last name Avilla. 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 767 military records available for the last name Avilla. For the veterans among your Avilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avilla lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Avilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Avilla in 1944 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avilla 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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