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Evener Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Ebener or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hevener, Eveler, Vener, Venner, Eigner, Levene, Venier, Diener

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Where is the Evener family from?

You can see how Evener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evener family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Evener families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Evener's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Evener families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evener. 30% of Evener men worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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What Evener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Evener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evener 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Evener. 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 140 military records available for the last name Evener. For the veterans among your Evener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evener lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Evener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Evener in 1952 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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