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Avildsen Family History

Avildsen 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: Davidsen, Aviles, Alden, Davidson, Wilden, Amundsen, Tilden, Arvidson

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Where is the Avildsen family from?

You can see how Avildsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avildsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Avildsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Avildsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Avildsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avildsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avildsen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Avildsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Avildsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avildsen 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Avildsen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Avildsen. For the veterans among your Avildsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avildsen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Avildsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Avildsen in 1956 was 46, and 46 in 2004.

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