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Aversano Family History

Aversano Name Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Aversa in Campania.

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


Similar surnames: Aversa, Andreano, Avendano, Verran, Varano, Bersani, Terrano, Messano

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Where is the Aversano family from?

You can see how Aversano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aversano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Aversano families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Aversano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aversano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aversano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aversano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aversano. 28% of Aversano men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Aversano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aversano were Musician and Mach Opr. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Musician
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Mach Opr
    15%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Aversano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aversano 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Aversano. 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 327 military records available for the last name Aversano. For the veterans among your Aversano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aversano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Aversano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aversano in 1957 was 49, and 61 in 2004.

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