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Aversa Family History

Aversa Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Aversa in Campania.

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


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Where is the Aversa family from?

You can see how Aversa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aversa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Aversa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Aversa families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aversa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Aversa families in 1920.
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What did your Aversa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aversa. 38% of Aversa men worked as a Laborer and 48% of Aversa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aversa were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    48%
  • Cleaner
    15%
  • Beautician
    10%
  • Packer
    10%

What Aversa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aversa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aversa 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aversa. 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 705 military records available for the last name Aversa. For the veterans among your Aversa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aversa lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Aversa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Aversa in 1942 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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