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Evany Family History

Evany 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: Evan, Evans, Devany, Devaney, Levant, Van, Eland, Devan, Ivan, Vang

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Where is the Evany family from?

You can see how Evany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evany family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Evany families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Evany families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Evany's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evany families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Evany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evany 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Evany. 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 12 military records available for the last name Evany. For the veterans among your Evany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evany lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Evany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Evany in 1977 was 79, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evany 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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