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Evanitz Family History

Evanitz 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: Kanitz, Panitz, Kranitz, Levant, Lantz, Evanson, Kienitz, Granito

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Where is the Evanitz family from?

You can see how Evanitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Evanitz family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Evanitz's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Evanitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evanitz 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 Evanitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evanitz. 100% of Evanitz men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Evanitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Evanitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanitz 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Evanitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Evanitz. For the veterans among your Evanitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanitz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Evanitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Evanitz in 1960 was 52, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evanitz 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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