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Evavold Family History

Evavold Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name at Røros from the female personal name Eva and voll ‘meadow grassy field’.

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


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Where is the Evavold family from?

You can see how Evavold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evavold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Evavold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Evavold families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Evavold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evavold families in 1891.
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What did your Evavold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evavold. 72% of Evavold men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Evavold women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Evavold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evavold 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Evavold. 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 56 military records available for the last name Evavold. For the veterans among your Evavold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evavold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Evavold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Evavold in 1964 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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