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Avetta Family History

Avetta 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: Manetta, Cetta, Avella, Petta, Avena, Gavette, Abeyta, Accetta

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Where is the Avetta family from?

You can see how Avetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avetta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Avetta family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Avetta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Avetta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avetta. 100% of Avetta men worked as a Loader and 100% of Avetta women worked as a Finisher. .

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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

  • Loader
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Avetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avetta 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Avetta. 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 84 military records available for the last name Avetta. For the veterans among your Avetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avetta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Avetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Avetta in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

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