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Evson Family History

Evson 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: Elson, Eason, Esson, Eison, Evon, Edson, Son, Easton, Elton, Benson

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Where is the Evson family from?

You can see how Evson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Evson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Evson families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Evson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Evson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evson 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 Evson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glove Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evson. 50% of Evson women worked as a Glove Factory Worker.

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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

  • Glove Factory Worker
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Evson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evson 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Evson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Evson. For the veterans among your Evson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evson lifespan?

Average Evson life expectancy in 1978 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evson 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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