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Avril Family History

Avril Name Meaning

French: nickname from avril ‘April’ from Latin aprilis (see April ). West Indian (mainly Haiti): from Avril a nickname or male personal name based on French avril ‘April’ (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: April, Abril, Averill, Avis, Aprile, Veil, Gil, Civil, Savel, Vial

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Where is the Avril family from?

You can see how Avril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avril family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avril families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Avril families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Avril's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Avril families in 1840.
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What did your Avril ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avril. 17% of Avril men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Avril women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Avril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avril 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Avril. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Avril. For the veterans among your Avril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avril lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Avril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Avril in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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