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Evansky Family History

Evansky 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: Lansky, Evanson, Plansky, Dansky, Umansky, Evans, Bransky, Jansky

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Where is the Evansky family from?

You can see how Evansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Evansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Evansky families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Evansky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evansky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evansky. 50% of Evansky men worked as a Master Tailor and 100% of Evansky 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    50%
  • Geate Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Evansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Evansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evansky 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Evansky. 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 86 military records available for the last name Evansky. For the veterans among your Evansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evansky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Evansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Evansky in 1958 was 53, and 94 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evansky 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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