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Evjen Family History

Evjen Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a common farm name from Old Norse efja ‘eddy backwater’.

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


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Where is the Evjen family from?

You can see how Evjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evjen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Evjen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Evjen family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Evjen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Evjen families in 1891.
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What did your Evjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evjen. 48% of Evjen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Evjen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evjen were Salesman and Grade Teacher.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Grade Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Evjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evjen 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Evjen. 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 250 military records available for the last name Evjen. For the veterans among your Evjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evjen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Evjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Evjen in 1952 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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