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Everist Family History

Everist Surname Meaning

English (Kent): of Norman origin a variant of Everest.

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


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Where is the Everist family from?

You can see how Everist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Everist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Everist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Everist families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Everist's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Everist families in 1911.
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What did your Everist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Everist. 14% of Everist men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Everist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Everist were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    25%

What Everist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Everist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Everist 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 525 immigration records available for the last name Everist. 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 684 military records available for the last name Everist. For the veterans among your Everist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Everist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Everist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Everist in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Everist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Everist 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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