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Van Avery Family History

Van Avery 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: Van Every, Van Over, Van Acker, Van Veen, Van Leer, Vandaveer

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Where is the Van Avery family from?

You can see how Van Avery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Avery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Avery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Van Avery families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Van Avery's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Avery families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Van Avery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Avery 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Van Avery. 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 587 military records available for the last name Van Avery. For the veterans among your Van Avery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Avery lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Van Avery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Van Avery in 1979 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Avery 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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