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Evance Family History

Evance 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: Vance, Lance, France, Hance, Chance, Dance, Evan, Vince, Evans

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Where is the Evance family from?

You can see how Evance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evance family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Evance families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Evance families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Evance's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evance surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Evance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evance 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Evance. 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 26 military records available for the last name Evance. For the veterans among your Evance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evance lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Evance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Evance in 1971 was 69, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evance 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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