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Evaen Family History

Evaen 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: Even, Evan, Evjen, Leven, Eden, Ellen, Eisen, Aven, Elsen, Van

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Where is the Evaen family from?

You can see how Evaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evaen family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Evaen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Evaen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Evaen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Evaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evaen 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 Evaen. 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 military records available for the last name Evaen. For the veterans among your Evaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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