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Evander Family History

Evander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Levander, Elander, Vander, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Brander

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Where is the Evander family from?

You can see how Evander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Evander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Evander families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Evander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Evander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Evander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evander. 22% of Evander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Evander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Evander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evander 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Evander. 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 115 military records available for the last name Evander. For the veterans among your Evander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evander lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1994, in the United States, Evander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Evander in 1954 was 41, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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