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Evoy Family History

Evoy Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McEvoy.

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


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Where is the Evoy family from?

You can see how Evoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Evoy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Evoy families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Evoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evoy families in 1891.
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What did your Evoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evoy. 100% of Evoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Evoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evoy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Evoy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Evoy. For the veterans among your Evoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evoy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Evoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Evoy in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evoy 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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