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Averey Family History

Averey Surname 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: Avery, Lavery, Audrey, Overly, Overy, Akeley, Ardrey, Alfrey, Overby

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Where is the Averey family from?

You can see how Averey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Averey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Averey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Averey families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Averey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Averey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Averey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Averey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Averey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Averey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Averey. For the veterans among your Averey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Averey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Averey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Averey

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