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Evertt Family History

Evertt 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: Everett, Evert, Evett, Evertz, Everts, Everitt, Egert, Evers, Everton

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Where is the Evertt family from?

You can see how Evertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evertt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evertt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Evertt families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Evertt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evertt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evertt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Evertt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evertt. 30% of Evertt men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Evertt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evertt were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Evertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evertt 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Evertt. 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 303 military records available for the last name Evertt. For the veterans among your Evertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evertt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Evertt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Evertt in 1963 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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