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Evns Family History

Evns 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: Evans, Enns, Evens, Evins, Eves, Ens, Eng, Vas, Means, Sens

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Where is the Evns family from?

You can see how Evns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evns family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evns families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Evns families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Evns's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Evns families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evns 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 Evns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evns. 60% of Evns women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Evns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evns 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Evns. 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 50 military records available for the last name Evns. For the veterans among your Evns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evns lifespan?

Average Evns life expectancy in 1974 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evns 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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