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Evelan Family History

Evelan 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: Evelyn, Eveland, Vela, Belan, Selan, Keelan, Phelan, Even, Evola

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Where is the Evelan family from?

You can see how Evelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Evelan family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Evelan's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Evelan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evelan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Evelan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Evelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Evelan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Evelan. For the veterans among your Evelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Evelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Evelan in 1974 was 70, and 81 in 1989.

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