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Avrit Family History

Avrit 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: Avril, April, Avis, Art, Veit, Arita, Adsit, Arlt, Tveit, Avent

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Where is the Avrit family from?

You can see how Avrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avrit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Avrit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Avrit families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Avrit's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Avrit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avrit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avrit ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Avrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avrit 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Avrit. 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 64 military records available for the last name Avrit. For the veterans among your Avrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avrit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Avrit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Avrit in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

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