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Evart Family History

Evart 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: Ewart, Ehart, Evatt, Evert, Evarts, Evard, Hart, Vara, Cart, Levant

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Where is the Evart family from?

You can see how Evart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Evart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Evart families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Evart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Evart families in 1880.
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What did your Evart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evart. 39% of Evart men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Evart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evart were Tenant Farmer and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Manager
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Tenant Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evart 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Evart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Evart. For the veterans among your Evart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Evart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Evart in 1961 was 43, and 67 in 2003.

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