Avist Family History

Avist 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: Avis, Geist, Twist, Ast, Quist, Angst, List, Avila, Grist, Crist

251	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
33	Military Records
132	Immigration Records
76	Census and Voter Lists
390	Member Trees

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Where is the Avist family from?

You can see how Avist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Avist family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Avist's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Avist families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avist 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 Avist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avist.

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Census Record

There are 76 census records available for the last name Avist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avist census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Avist. 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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Military Records

There are 33 military records available for the last name Avist. For the veterans among your Avist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avist lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Avist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Avist in 1978 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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Avist Surname Meaning

Where is the Avist family from?

What did your Avist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avist.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Avist family records will you find?

What is the average Avist lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Avist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Avist in 1978 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

Avist Family History

Avist Surname Meaning

882 record(s) for Avist

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What did your Avist ancestors do for a living?

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Avist Surname Meaning

882 record(s) for Avist

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Where is the Avist family from?

What did your Avist ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Avist family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Avist family history

What is the average Avist lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Avist family tree

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