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Evily Family History

Evily 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: Emily, Early, Vila, Avila, Ely, Evelyn, Revill, Evola, Bevill, Emile

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Where is the Evily family from?

You can see how Evily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evily family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Evily families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Evily families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Evily's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Evily families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Evily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evily 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Evily. 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 13 military records available for the last name Evily. For the veterans among your Evily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evily lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Evily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Evily in 1964 was 79, and 89 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evily 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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