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Evory Family History

Evory 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: Ivory, Evora, Every, Emory, Evoy, Ory, Demory, Overy, Evers, Avery

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Where is the Evory family from?

You can see how Evory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evory family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Evory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Evory family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Evory's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Evory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evory 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 Evory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evory. 100% of Evory men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Evory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evory 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Evory. 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 104 military records available for the last name Evory. For the veterans among your Evory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Evory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Evory in 1963 was 77, and 22 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evory 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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