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Avan Family History

Avan Name 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: Avon, Aven, Van, Ivan, Aman, Cavan, Adan, Alan, Evan, Avans

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Where is the Avan family from?

You can see how Avan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Avan families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Avan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Avan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avan. 72% of Avan 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
    72%
  • Labor
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avan 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Avan. 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 663 military records available for the last name Avan. For the veterans among your Avan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Avan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Avan in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

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