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Avettant Family History

Avettant 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: Avent, Avendano, Aversano, Vetrano, Averhart, Avant, Gaetano, Verran

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Where is the Avettant family from?

You can see how Avettant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avettant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Avettant families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Avettant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Avettant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avettant 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 43 census records available for the last name Avettant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avettant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Avettant. 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 10 military records available for the last name Avettant. For the veterans among your Avettant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avettant lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Avettant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Avettant in 1970 was 81, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avettant 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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