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Eveleth Family History

Eveleth Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Eveleigh.

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


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Where is the Eveleth family from?

You can see how Eveleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eveleth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eveleth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Eveleth families living in Dorset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Eveleth's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Eveleth families in 1891.
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What did your Eveleth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eveleth. 34% of Eveleth men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Eveleth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eveleth were Accountant and Cashier.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Cashier
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eveleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eveleth 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Eveleth. 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 811 military records available for the last name Eveleth. For the veterans among your Eveleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eveleth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eveleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eveleth in 1956 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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