Researching Nelson Avila
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 17 people with the Avila surname? In that year Avila was ranked number 3562 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Nelson means "son of Neil" and is of English origin.
Records of Nelson Avila on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Nelson Avila and the Avila Family Tree
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Avila Family Tree Databases
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Avila Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 57727 people with the Avila surname in the USA? Avila is ranked number 138 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Avila Databases
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Some Famous People called Nelson Avila
Nelson Avila
Nelson Avila (born Héctor Nelso Ávila; August 7, 1940) is an Argentine born dancer, choreographer, and instructor. He is widely recognized for his expertise and knowledge of all types of Argentine dance, including Argentine folk dances and Argentine tango. He was part of the original cast of Tango Argentino, and together with his partner Nélida, was one of only three couples to perform solo in the original production. Tango Argentino is viewed by many as the catalyst that began the 1985 revival of Argentine tango in Europe, North America and then spread throughout the world. As an original member of the cast, Nelson Avila was an integral part of that Tango Argentino revival. He has always been noted for his quick feet and athletic ability on the dance stage. Nelson is a member of Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina and is recognized as an authority of tango dance, history, music, musicians and its many styles and interpretations.
Source: Nelson Avila, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Other names that sound a bit like Avila
Family names can get corrupted over time, particularly where literacy was not as good. The following list contains some names that have similar sounds so you may want to also look at one or two of the more likely possibilites.
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