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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
- Phebe Avery -- --, 1800 October 8, 1869 Massachusetts
- Elizabeth Avery -- --, 1820 December 0, 1854 New York
- Eliza Lucretia Avery -- --, 1828 May 24, 1879 New York
- Anstrus Avery -- --, 1798 April 20, 1844 New York
- Mira Avery December 2, 1806 New York
Avery Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- William Nathaniel Avery -- --, 1826 April 11, 1837 New York
- Peter Avery -- --, 1764 October 17, 1845 Connecticut
- May Elizabeth Avery -- --, 1888 July 9, 1976 New York
- Mary Emeline Avery -- --, 1806 December 0, 1884 Connecticut
- John Avery -- --, 1861 August 1, 1895 Ontario
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