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Eva Family History

Eva Surname Meaning

Spanish Portuguese and also English (Cornwall): from the Latin female personal name Eva (see Eve).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eva family from?

You can see how Eva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eva family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eva families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 312 Eva families living in Cornwall. This was about 41% of all the recorded Eva's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Eva families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eva 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 Eva ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eva. 17% of Eva men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Eva women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eva were Carpenter and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Eva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Eva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eva 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Eva. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eva. For the veterans among your Eva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eva lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eva in 1950 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eva 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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