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Evanns Family History

Evanns 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, Emans, Evan, Eanes, Bevans, Avans, Vanni, Vann, Enns, Evanko

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Where is the Evanns family from?

You can see how Evanns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Evanns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Evanns family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Evanns's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Evanns families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Evanns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanns 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Evanns. 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 6 military records available for the last name Evanns. For the veterans among your Evanns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanns lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Evanns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Evanns in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evanns 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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