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Avenger Family History

Avenger 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: Avinger, Lavender, Venner, Venier, Denger, Menger, Enger, Anger

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Where is the Avenger family from?

You can see how Avenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Avenger families living in Alabama. This was about 62% of all the recorded Avenger's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Avenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fam Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avenger. 100% of Avenger women worked as a Fam 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fam Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Avenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avenger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Avenger. 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 113 military records available for the last name Avenger. For the veterans among your Avenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avenger lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Avenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Avenger in 1973 was 82, and 58 in 2002.

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