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Evands Family History

Evands 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: Evans, Eland, Emans, Evan, Shands, Sands, Eanes, Bevans, Avans

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Where is the Evands family from?

You can see how Evands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evands family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Evands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Evands families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Evands's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Evands families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Evands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evands 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Evands. 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 11 military records available for the last name Evands. For the veterans among your Evands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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