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Avers Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German and Dutch Evers .

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


Similar surnames: Evers, Ackers, Aders, Avery, Ayers, Avera, Agers, Ivers, Davern

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Where is the Avers family from?

You can see how Avers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Avers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Avers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Avers families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Avers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Avers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Avers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Avers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Avers. 25% of Avers men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Avers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Avers were Salesman and Hired Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Hired Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Avers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Avers 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Avers. 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 941 military records available for the last name Avers. For the veterans among your Avers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Avers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Avers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Avers in 1956 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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