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Eveligh Family History

Eveligh 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: Eveleigh, Freligh, Eveleth, Emeigh, English, Belich, Leigh, Bligh

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Where is the Eveligh family from?

You can see how Eveligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eveligh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Eveligh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Eveligh families living in Dorset. This was about 34% of all the recorded Eveligh's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Eveligh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Eveligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eveligh 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Eveligh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eveligh. For the veterans among your Eveligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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