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Eavan Family History

Eavan 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: Cavan, Evan, Pavan, Beavan, Lavan, Kavan, Ravan, Gavan, Eagan, Gavin

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Where is the Eavan family from?

You can see how Eavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eavan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eavan families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eavan's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eavan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Eavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Eavan. 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 Eavan. For the veterans among your Eavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eavan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eavan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eavan

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