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Evely Family History

Evely Surname Meaning

see Eveleigh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Evely family from?

You can see how Evely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Evely families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Evely's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Evely families in 1891.
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What did your Evely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evely. 50% of Evely men worked as a Cowman and 88% of Evely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evely were Farmer and 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

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Evely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evely 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Evely. 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 481 military records available for the last name Evely. For the veterans among your Evely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evely lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Evely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Evely in 1953 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evely 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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