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Evel Family History

Evel Name 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: Edel, Eve, Revel, Even, Level, Emel, Nevel, Ebel, Eves, Bevel

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Where is the Evel family from?

You can see how Evel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Evel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Evel families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Evel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Evel families in 1891.
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What did your Evel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evel. 100% of Evel 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Evel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evel 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Evel. 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 Evel. For the veterans among your Evel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Evel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Evel in 1963 was 63, and 92 in 2003.

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