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Avet Family History

Avet 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: Aven, Avey, Ave, Avent, Aves, Over, Cave, Raven, Haver, Nave

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Where is the Avet family from?

You can see how Avet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Avet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Avet family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Avet's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Avet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avet 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 313 census records available for the last name Avet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avet 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Avet. 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 22 military records available for the last name Avet. For the veterans among your Avet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Avet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Avet in 1969 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avet 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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