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Avann Family History

Avann Surname Meaning

from Middle English atte vann(e) ‘at the fen’ (see Vann).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Avann family from?

You can see how Avann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Avann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Avann families living in Sussex. This was about 45% of all the recorded Avann's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Avann families in 1891.
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What did your Avann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Avann. 100% of Avann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Avann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avann 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Avann. 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 90 military records available for the last name Avann. For the veterans among your Avann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Avann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Avann in 1973 was 88, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avann 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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