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Avret Family History

Avret 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: Avrett, Favret, Garret, Aven, Ares, Art, Akre, Acree, Avey, Foret

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Where is the Avret family from?

You can see how Avret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Avret families living in Georgia. This was about 72% of all the recorded Avret's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Avret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avret. 100% of Avret men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Avret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avret 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Avret. 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 70 military records available for the last name Avret. For the veterans among your Avret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avret lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Avret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Avret in 1964 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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