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Evetts Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire and Staffordshire): variant of Evett with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s (see Evatt ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Evitts, Evett, Letts, Betts, Eves, Evitt, Eaves, Evers, Petts, Evatt

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Where is the Evetts family from?

You can see how Evetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evetts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evetts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Evetts family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Evetts's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Evetts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evetts 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 Evetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evetts. 50% of Evetts men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Evetts women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evetts were Miner and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    27%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Evetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evetts 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Evetts. 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 986 military records available for the last name Evetts. For the veterans among your Evetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evetts lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Evetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Evetts in 1952 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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