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Evries Family History

Evries 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: Fries, Ries, Erie, Aries, Pries, Ferries, Kries, Erbes, Gries, Edris

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Evries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evries 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Evries. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Evries. For the veterans among your Evries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evries lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Evries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Evries in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 1983.

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