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Evelt Family History

Evelt 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: Evert, Evett, Vela, Edel, Egert, Eve, Evers, Ezell, Belt, Velo

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Where is the Evelt family from?

You can see how Evelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Evelt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Evelt family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Evelt's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Evelt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evelt 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 106 census records available for the last name Evelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Evelt. 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 93 military records available for the last name Evelt. For the veterans among your Evelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelt lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Evelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Evelt in 1973 was 80, and 58 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evelt 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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