Eavey Family History

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Eavey Name Meaning

Possibly an altered spelling of English Avey. However, this name is not known in the British Isles. It is also said to be an altered form of German Ebby, of unexplained origin; perhaps a variant of Ebben or Ewig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Avey, Reavey, Havey, Rabey, Rasey, Davey, Beaver, Ealey, Seavey

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Eavey Family Origin

Where is the Eavey family from?

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You can see how Eavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eavey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Eavey families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Eavey's in the UK. Essex had the highest population of Eavey families in 1891.
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Eavey Family Occupations

What did your Eavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Eavey. 12% of Eavey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 34% of Eavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eavey were General Handy Man and Domestic Duties

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Coal Dealer (retired)
    12%
  • Electrical Engineer In Malting Works Heavy Work
    12%
  • General Handy Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Charwoman
    9%
  • Collar Machinist
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Eavey Historical Records

What Eavey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Eavey. 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 Card

There are 285 military records available for the last name Eavey. For the veterans among your Eavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Eavey Life Expectancy

What is the average Eavey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Eavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eavey in 1941 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eavey

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