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Evanes Family History

Evanes 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: Eanes, Evans, Vanes, Devaney, Vales, Eakes, Banes, Danes, Sanes

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Where is the Evanes family from?

You can see how Evanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evanes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Evanes families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Evanes's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Evanes families in 1891.
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What did your Evanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evanes. 100% of Evanes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanes 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Evanes. 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 119 military records available for the last name Evanes. For the veterans among your Evanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Evanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Evanes in 1973 was 96, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evanes 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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