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Avram Family History

Avram Surname Meaning

Romanian and Jewish (of Romanian origin): from the personal name Avram from Abraham.

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


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Where is the Avram family from?

You can see how Avram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Avram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Avram family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Avram's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Avram families in 1891.
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What did your Avram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avram. 72% of Avram men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Avram women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Avram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avram 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Avram. 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 417 military records available for the last name Avram. For the veterans among your Avram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avram lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Avram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Avram in 1966 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avram 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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