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Evelin Family History

Evelin 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, Melin, Severin, Helin, Belin, Tevlin, Devlin, Even, Selin

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Where is the Evelin family from?

You can see how Evelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evelin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Evelin families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Evelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Evelin. 72% of Evelin 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%
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What Evelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Evelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelin 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Evelin. 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 72 military records available for the last name Evelin. For the veterans among your Evelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Evelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Evelin in 1971 was 86, and 60 in 1994.

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