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Evrett Family History

Evrett 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: Everett, Errett, Evett, Avrett, Brett, Emmett, Syrett, Berrett, Frett

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Where is the Evrett family from?

You can see how Evrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evrett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Evrett families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Evrett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evrett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evrett 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 Evrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evrett. 53% of Evrett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Evrett women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evrett were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evrett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Evrett. 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 171 military records available for the last name Evrett. For the veterans among your Evrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evrett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Evrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Evrett in 1960 was 68, and 41 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evrett 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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