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Evje Family History

Evje 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: Eve, Evjen, Neve, Erie, Ege, Eade, Eike, Levee, Espe, Elbe

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Where is the Evje family from?

You can see how Evje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evje family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Evje families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Evje families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Evje's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Evje families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evje 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 Evje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evje. 50% of Evje men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Evje women worked as a Trained Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evje were Bookkeeper and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Evje family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Evje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evje 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Evje. 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 84 military records available for the last name Evje. For the veterans among your Evje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evje lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Evje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Evje in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evje 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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