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Avenett Family History

Avenett 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: Averett, Everett, Arnett, Avent, Annett, Amonett, Genett, Averette

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Where is the Avenett family from?

You can see how Avenett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avenett family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Avenett families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Avenett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Avenett families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Avenett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Avenett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avenett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Avenett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Avenett. For the veterans among your Avenett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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