History of your Surname
Get access to Evertson family records.Start a free trial

Evertson Family History

Evertson 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: Everton, Everson, Severtson, Evertsen, Leverton, Iverson, Overton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Evertson family from?

You can see how Evertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Evertson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Evertson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evertson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evertson. 62% of Evertson men worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Evertson | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    8%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Evertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Evertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evertson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Evertson

Passenger Lists

There are 197 immigration records available for the last name Evertson. 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.

View all Evertson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 363 military records available for the last name Evertson. For the veterans among your Evertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Evertson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Evertson family history

Discover More

What is the average Evertson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Evertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Evertson in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evertson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Evertson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Evertson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial