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Avender Family History

Avender 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: Lavender, Arender, Cavender, Vender, Venner, Venier, Pender, Bender

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Where is the Avender family from?

You can see how Avender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Avender families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Avender's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Avender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avender. 50% of Avender men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Avender women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Avender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avender 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Avender. 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 38 military records available for the last name Avender. For the veterans among your Avender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avender lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Avender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Avender in 1973 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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