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Eavey Family History

Eavey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Eby and an altered form of its American variant Ebby.

Compare Avey 2 and Ebey.

Possibly also an altered form of English Avey.

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


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Where is the Eavey family from?

You can see how Eavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eavey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Eavey families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Eavey's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Eavey families in 1891.
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What did your Eavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eavey. 20% of Eavey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eavey women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eavey 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Eavey. 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 285 military records available for the last name Eavey. For the veterans among your Eavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eavey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Eavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eavey in 1941 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eavey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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