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Evenstein Family History

Evenstein 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: Levenstein, Einstein, Eisenstein, Evensen, Edelstein, Degenstein

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Where is the Evenstein family from?

You can see how Evenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Evenstein families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Evenstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Evenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Evenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evenstein 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Evenstein. 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 9 military records available for the last name Evenstein. For the veterans among your Evenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evenstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Evenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Evenstein in 1959 was 63, and 90 in 2001.

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