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Evelius Family History

Evelius 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: Chelius, Velis, Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Evers, Melhus, Valis

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Where is the Evelius family from?

You can see how Evelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evelius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Evelius family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Evelius's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Evelius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evelius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evelius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Evelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evelius 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Evelius. 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 7 military records available for the last name Evelius. For the veterans among your Evelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evelius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Evelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Evelius in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2000.

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