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Eavis Family History

Eavis Surname Meaning

see Eaves.

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


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Where is the Eavis family from?

You can see how Eavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eavis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Eavis families living in Somerset. This was about 22% of all the recorded Eavis's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Eavis families in 1891.
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What did your Eavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eavis. 24% of Eavis men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 86% of Eavis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eavis were General Farm Work and Housewife.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Dairy Farmers
    16%
  • Cowman
    16%
  • General Farm Work
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavis 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Eavis. 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 161 military records available for the last name Eavis. For the veterans among your Eavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eavis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Eavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eavis in 1966 was 69, and 84 in 1997.

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