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Evette Family History

Evette 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: Revette, Vette, Evett, Evetts, Klette, Vetter, Jette, Mette, Gavette

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Where is the Evette family from?

You can see how Evette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evette family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Evette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Evette family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Evette's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Evette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evette 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 Evette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loom Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evette. 50% of Evette men worked as a Loom Cleaner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loom Cleaner
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Evette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Evette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evette 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Evette. 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 39 military records available for the last name Evette. For the veterans among your Evette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evette lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Evette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Evette in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evette 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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