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Evelly Family History

Evelly 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: Everly, Overly, Kelly, Ezell, Stelly, Everley, Avella, Evelyn, Levell

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Where is the Evelly family from?

You can see how Evelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Evelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Evelly families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Evelly's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Evelly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Evelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelly 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Evelly. 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 10 military records available for the last name Evelly. For the veterans among your Evelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelly lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Evelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Evelly in 1968 was 68, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evelly 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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