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Evatt Family History

Evatt Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): from the Middle English personal names Evet or Evot pet forms of the female personal name Eve.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Evatt family from?

You can see how Evatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 66 Evatt families living in Leicestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Evatt's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Evatt families in 1891.
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What did your Evatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evatt. 100% of Evatt men worked as a Retired and 84% of Evatt 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Evatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evatt 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Evatt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Evatt. For the veterans among your Evatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evatt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Evatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Evatt in 1948 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evatt 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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