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Avens Family History

Avens Name Meaning

see Avons .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Aven, Ovens, Avena, Avent, Havens, Aveni, Ivens, Avans, Evens, Ravens

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Where is the Avens family from?

You can see how Avens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Avens family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Avens's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Avens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avens. 35% of Avens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Avens women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Soldier
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Avens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avens 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Avens. 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 251 military records available for the last name Avens. For the veterans among your Avens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Avens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Avens in 1965 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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