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Evell Family History

Evell 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: Ezell, Levell, Revell, Ewell, Ebell, Euell, Edell, Bell, Fell, Jewell

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Where is the Evell family from?

You can see how Evell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Evell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Evell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Evell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Evell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Evell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evell. 100% of Evell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Evell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Evell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Evell. For the veterans among your Evell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Evell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Evell in 1970 was 80, and 95 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evell 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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