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Evington Family History

Evington Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Evington (Leics Gloucs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Evington family from?

You can see how Evington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Evington families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Evington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Evington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayerheavy Works and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evington. 100% of Evington men worked as a Bricklayerheavy Works and 88% of Evington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayerheavy Works
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Childrens Nurse
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 231 immigration records available for the last name Evington. 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 309 military records available for the last name Evington. For the veterans among your Evington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evington lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Evington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Evington in 1959 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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