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Avington Family History

Avington 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: Ovington, Arington, Allington, Covington, Arlington, Addington

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Where is the Avington family from?

You can see how Avington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Avington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Avington families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Avington's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Avington families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avington. 35% of Avington men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Avington women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avington were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avington 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Avington. 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 135 military records available for the last name Avington. For the veterans among your Avington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Avington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Avington in 1956 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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