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Avner Family History

Avner Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Avner (see Abner).

English: from Middle English Old French avenier avener ‘oat merchant’. Used also of the chief officer of a stable who had charge of the provender for the horses.

This surname has died out in Britain.

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


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You can see how Avner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Avner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Avner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Avner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avner families in 1891.
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What did your Avner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Avner. 100% of Avner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avner 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Avner. 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 122 military records available for the last name Avner. For the veterans among your Avner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Avner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Avner in 1961 was 47, and 81 in 2003.

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