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Evett Family History

Evett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Evatt.

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


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Where is the Evett family from?

You can see how Evett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Evett families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Evett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evett families in 1891.
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What did your Evett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evett. 28% of Evett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Evett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evett were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Electrician
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Evett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evett 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Evett. 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 Evett. For the veterans among your Evett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Evett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Evett in 1954 was 34, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evett 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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