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Avery Family History
Avery Genealogy & Family TreeAvery is an English name from Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old French given name Aubri which means "power" and "ruler." In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--Rogerus filius Averary--was recorded in 1166.
Other spellings include "Averie," "Avary," and "MacAvera." Notable people with the surname include American actor James Avery (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Prince of Egypt, Dr. Doolittle 2), American musician Eric Avery (Jane's Addition), and American baseball player Steve Avery (Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds). The first Averys to come to America were Jacob and George Avery in Virginia in 1635.
Avery Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Winnie Miner Avery -- --, 1872 December 0, 1872 Nebraska
- Selina Louise Avery -- --, 1788 September 21, 1864 North Carolina
- Rufus Avery -- --, 1785 December 0, 1812 Connecticut
- Lucy Allyn Avery -- --, 1802 August 1, 1892 Connecticut
- Charles Dutton Avery -- --, 1828 January 30, 1837 Connecticut
Avery Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Evaline Aurilla Avery -- --, 1836 February 18, 1911
- Anson Avery -- --, 1822 December 0, 1906 New York
- Judson Avery -- --, 1840 July 10, 1907 Connecticut
- Charles Edward Avery -- --, 1851 March 13, 1864 New York
- Reliance Avery -- --, 1832 December 0, 1921 Pennsylvania
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