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Evaston Family History

Evaston 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: Easton, Beaston, Elston, Aston, Haston, Baston, Gaston, Evanson

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Where is the Evaston family from?

You can see how Evaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evaston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Evaston family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Evaston's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Evaston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evaston 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 89 census records available for the last name Evaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evaston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Evaston. 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 4 military records available for the last name Evaston. For the veterans among your Evaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evaston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Evaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Evaston in 1967 was 65, and 50 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evaston 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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