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Eavanson Family History

Eavanson 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: Evanson, Eavenson, Hakanson, Evenson, Branson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson

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Where is the Eavanson family from?

You can see how Eavanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavanson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eavanson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eavanson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eavanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eavanson 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 Eavanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eavanson. 100% of Eavanson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Eavanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavanson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eavanson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eavanson. For the veterans among your Eavanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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