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Avitia Family History

Avitia Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Basque Beitia. Compare Abeyta.

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


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Where is the Avitia family from?

You can see how Avitia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avitia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Avitia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Avitia families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Avitia's in USA. California had the highest population of Avitia families in 1920.
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What did your Avitia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Avitia. 100% of Avitia men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Avitia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Avitia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avitia 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Avitia. 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 179 military records available for the last name Avitia. For the veterans among your Avitia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avitia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Avitia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Avitia in 1967 was 84, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Avitia 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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