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Avary Name Meaning

English: variant of Avery .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Avara, Vary, Avery, Every, Ayars, Ary, Eary, Ivery, Gary, Savary

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Where is the Avary family from?

You can see how Avary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Avary families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 65% of all the recorded Avary's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Avary families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avary. 36% of Avary men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Avary women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avary were Benchman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Benchman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • H Work
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Avary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avary 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Avary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 477 military records available for the last name Avary. For the veterans among your Avary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avary lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Avary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Avary in 1960 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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