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Evell Family History

Evell 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: Ezell, Levell, Revell, Ewell, Ebell, Euell, Edell, Bell, Fell, Jewell

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Where is the Evell family from?

You can see how Evell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Evell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Evell families living in Texas. This was about 58% of all the recorded Evell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Evell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Evell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evell. 100% of Evell men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Evell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evell 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Evell. 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 43 military records available for the last name Evell. For the veterans among your Evell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Evell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Evell in 1970 was 80, and 95 in 1991.

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