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Evershed Family History

Evershed Surname Meaning

from Eversheds Farm in Ockley (Surrey).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Evershed family from?

You can see how Evershed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evershed family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evershed families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Evershed families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Evershed's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Evershed families in 1911.
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What did your Evershed ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Evershed. 40% of Evershed men worked as a Solicitor and 73% of Evershed women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Evershed were Funeral Director and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Solicitor
    40%
  • Bank Clerk
    20%
  • Incorporated Accountant
    20%
  • Funeral Director
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Evershed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evershed 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Evershed. 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 487 military records available for the last name Evershed. For the veterans among your Evershed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evershed lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Evershed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Evershed in 1947 was 43, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evershed 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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