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Avans Family History

Avans Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Welsh Evans.

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


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Where is the Avans family from?

You can see how Avans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Avans families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Avans's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Avans families in 1911.
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What did your Avans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avans. 44% of Avans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Avans women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Avans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avans 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Avans. 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 275 military records available for the last name Avans. For the veterans among your Avans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Avans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Avans in 1962 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avans 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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