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Aven Name Meaning

Scandinavian: unexplained. English: variant spelling of Avon. German: patronymic from the Frisian personal name Ave. The surname is frequent in the areas of Oldenburg and Jeverland. Dutch: metonymic occupational name from Middle Dutch haven ‘pot’. Americanized form of French Avenne or Avoine, literally ‘oats’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a grain grower or merchant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Avena, Ave, Even, Raven, Avey, Aden, Bien, Aveni, Savin, Laven

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Aven Family Origin

Where is the Aven family from?

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    You can see how Aven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aven families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Aven families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Aven's in the USA. Georgia had the highest population of Aven families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Aven Family Occupations

    What did your Aven ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, farmer, Com. Merchant and Labor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Aven. A less common occupation for the Aven family was Laborer. The most common Aven occupation in the USA was Farmer. 64% of Aven's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      64%

    • Com. Merchant

      7%

    • Labor

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Aven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Aven Historical Records

    What Aven family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aven census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Aven. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aven. For the veterans among your Aven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Aven Life Expectancy

    What is the average Aven lifespan?

    Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Aven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aven in 1964 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aven

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aven ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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