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Evon Family History

Evon Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Yvon. English: probably a variant of Evan. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Evon family from?

You can see how Evon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Evon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Evon families living in Glamorgan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Evon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Evon families in 1891.
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What did your Evon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evon. 42% of Evon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Evon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evon were Salesman and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Miner
    27%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evon 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Evon. 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 443 military records available for the last name Evon. For the veterans among your Evon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Evon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Evon in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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