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Averson Family History

Averson 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: Iverson, Akerson, Alverson, Everson, Amerson, Overson, Anderson

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Where is the Averson family from?

You can see how Averson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Averson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Averson families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Averson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Averson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Averson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Averson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Averson. 38% of Averson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Averson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Averson were Assembler and Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Assembler
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Averson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averson 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Averson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Averson. For the veterans among your Averson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Averson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Averson in 1952 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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