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Everist Name Meaning

English (Kent): of Norman origin a variant of Everest .

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


Similar surnames: Everitt, Everett, Averitt, Evens, Everest, Meritt, Venis, Christ

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Where is the Everist family from?

You can see how Everist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Everist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Everist families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Everist's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Everist families in 1891.
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What did your Everist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Everist. 43% of Everist men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Everist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Everist were Officer Of Customs excise and Private Means. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farm Worker
    29%
  • Officer Of Customs excise
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Everist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everist 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Everist. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 684 military records available for the last name Everist. For the veterans among your Everist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Everist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Everist in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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