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Evets Family History

Evets 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: Evers, Evett, Evens, Everts, Evetts, Eves, Beets, Ovens, Eve, Ives

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Where is the Evets family from?

You can see how Evets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evets family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Evets families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Evets families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Evets's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evets families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Evets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evets 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Evets. 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 25 military records available for the last name Evets. For the veterans among your Evets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evets lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Evets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Evets in 1962 was 51, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evets 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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