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Avory Family History

Avory Surname Meaning

see Avery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Avory family from?

You can see how Avory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avory family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Avory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Avory families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Avory's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Avory families in 1891.
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What did your Avory ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Avory. 38% of Avory men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Avory women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avory were Bank Manager and Millener.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    38%
  • Farm Labourer
    38%
  • Bank Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Tailoress
    8%
  • Millener
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Avory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avory 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Avory. 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 319 military records available for the last name Avory. For the veterans among your Avory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avory lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1976, in the United States, Avory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Avory in 1975 was 84, and 63 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Avory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avory 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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