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Everit Family History

Everit 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: Evert, Everitt, Everist, Severin, Everett, Verity, Egert, Evers, Veit

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Where is the Everit family from?

You can see how Everit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Everit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 19 Everit families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Everit's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Everit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Everit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Everit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Everit. 100% of Everit 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Everit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everit 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Everit. 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 228 military records available for the last name Everit. For the veterans among your Everit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Everit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Everit in 1970 was 71, and 71 in 1999.

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