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Aviza Family History

Aviza 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: Avila, Ariza, Avina, Vila, Araiza, Aziz, Avis, Giza, Vida, Via

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Where is the Aviza family from?

You can see how Aviza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aviza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Aviza families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aviza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aviza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aviza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aviza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aviza. 100% of Aviza men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Aviza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aviza 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Aviza. 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 42 military records available for the last name Aviza. For the veterans among your Aviza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aviza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Aviza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Aviza in 1964 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

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