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Evoy Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McEvoy .

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


Similar surnames: Devoy, Mcvoy, Croy, Troy, Even, Cloy, Vey, Espy, Moy, Eby

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Where is the Evoy family from?

You can see how Evoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Evoy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 97 Evoy families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Evoy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Evoy families in 1911.
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What did your Evoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Evoy. 40% of Evoy men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Evoy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evoy were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Evoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evoy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Evoy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Evoy. For the veterans among your Evoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evoy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Evoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Evoy in 1958 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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