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Avalo Name Meaning

Spanish (Ávalo): probably a variant (singular) of Ávalos (see Avalos ) or perhaps an altered form of Galician Abalo unexplained. It is found mainly in Cáceres (Extremadura) and Andalusia.

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


Similar surnames: Avalos, Asato, Valko, Amaro, Malo, Alo, Vale, Calo, Palo, Avila

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Where is the Avalo family from?

You can see how Avalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avalo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Avalo families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Avalo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Avalo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avalo. 100% of Avalo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avalo 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Avalo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Avalo. For the veterans among your Avalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avalo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Avalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Avalo in 1970 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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