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Evey Family History

Evey Surname Meaning

Variant of Eavey.

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


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Where is the Evey family from?

You can see how Evey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Evey families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Evey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evey 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 Evey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evey. 100% of Evey women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Evey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evey 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Evey. 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 781 military records available for the last name Evey. For the veterans among your Evey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Evey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Evey in 1962 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evey 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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