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Averit Family History

Averit 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: Averitt, Averill, Verity, Avery, Veit, Tveit, Avent, Vert, Aveni

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Where is the Averit family from?

You can see how Averit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Averit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Averit families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Averit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Averit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Averit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Averit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Averit. 50% of Averit men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Averit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Averit. 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 38 military records available for the last name Averit. For the veterans among your Averit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averit lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Averit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Averit in 1988 was 77, and 29 in 2002.

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