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Eavenson Family History

Eavenson Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Evanson. In some cases also an Americanized form of a Norwegian surname most probably Evensen.

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


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Where is the Eavenson family from?

You can see how Eavenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eavenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Eavenson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eavenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eavenson families in 1891.
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What did your Eavenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eavenson. 32% of Eavenson men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Eavenson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eavenson were Machinist and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    55%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eavenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavenson 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Eavenson. 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 465 military records available for the last name Eavenson. For the veterans among your Eavenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eavenson lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Eavenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Eavenson in 1952 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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