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Aveni Family History

Aveni Surname Meaning

Italian: either a metonymic occupational name for a seller of oats (see Avena) or from the Latin personal name Avenius.

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


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Where is the Aveni family from?

You can see how Aveni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aveni family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aveni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Aveni families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Aveni's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Aveni families in 1920.
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What did your Aveni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aveni. 32% of Aveni men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aveni women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aveni were Manager and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Aveni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Aveni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aveni 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Aveni. 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 241 military records available for the last name Aveni. For the veterans among your Aveni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aveni lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Aveni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aveni in 1945 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aveni 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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