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Evidon Family History

Evidon 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: Eldon, Amidon, Gevedon, Emison, Eiden, Eidson, Elison, Eison, Leviton

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Where is the Evidon family from?

You can see how Evidon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evidon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evidon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Evidon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Evidon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evidon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evidon 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 Evidon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Evidon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Evidon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evidon 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Evidon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Evidon. For the veterans among your Evidon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evidon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Evidon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Evidon in 1963 was 52, and 86 in 2000.

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