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Evams Family History

Evams 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: Evans, Vas, Elam, Vass, Adams, Evers, Shams, Eramo, Grams, Iams

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Where is the Evams family from?

You can see how Evams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Evams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Evams families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Evams's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Evams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evams 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 Evams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evams. 50% of Evams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Evams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evams 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Evams. 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 94 military records available for the last name Evams. For the veterans among your Evams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evams lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Evams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Evams in 1996 was 40, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evams 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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