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Evin Family History

Evin 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: Levin, Nevin, Devin, Kevin, Even, Evan, Evink, Ervin, Sevin, Edin

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Where is the Evin family from?

You can see how Evin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Evin family living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Evin's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 2 other counties had the highest population of Evin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evin 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 Evin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evin. 39% of Evin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Evin women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Evin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evin 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Evin. 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 464 military records available for the last name Evin. For the veterans among your Evin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Evin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Evin in 1966 was 73, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evin 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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