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Evelien Family History

Evelien 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: Velten, Evelyn, Evensen, Eveler, Edelen, Velie, Melin, Severin, Ellen

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Where is the Evelien family from?

You can see how Evelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelien family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Evelien families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Evelien families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Evelien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evelien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evelien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Evelien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Evelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Evelien. 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 Evelien. For the veterans among your Evelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Evelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Evelien in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evelien 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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