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Everts Family History

Everts Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Evert ; compare Evers . Compare also Evarts .

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


Similar surnames: Evers, Evertz, Evert, Evarts, Evertsen, Eberts, Virts, Ivers, Ebers

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Where is the Everts family from?

You can see how Everts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Everts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 75 Everts families living in New York. This was about 66% of all the recorded Everts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Everts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Everts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Everts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Everts. 21% of Everts men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Everts women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Everts were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Everts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everts 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Everts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Everts. For the veterans among your Everts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everts lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Everts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Everts in 1945 was 20, and 75 in 2004.

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