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Evenden Family History

Evenden Surname Meaning

see Evernden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Evenden family from?

You can see how Evenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 365 Evenden families living in Kent. This was about 48% of all the recorded Evenden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Evenden families in 1891.
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What did your Evenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evenden. 12% of Evenden men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Evenden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evenden were Dock Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Dock Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Evenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evenden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Evenden. 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 886 military records available for the last name Evenden. For the veterans among your Evenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evenden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Evenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Evenden in 1963 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evenden 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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