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Origins of the Aveyard surname

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Where do most Aveyards live?

In 1921, most Aveyards lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Aveyards

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,530 records for the Aveyard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Aveyards most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Aveyard first names?

  • William
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Aveyards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Aveyards in 1921
Cloth Weaver

35

Woollen Weaver

22

Dressmaker

8

Woollen Cloth Weaver

8

Worsted Spinner

8

Common Male occupations for Aveyards in 1921
Coal Miner

112

Coal Miner Hewer

39

House Painter

8

Green Grocer

7

Cloth Finisher

6

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