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Evertsen Family History

Evertsen Surname Meaning

Dutch and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Evert a cognate of German Ebert.

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


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Where is the Evertsen family from?

You can see how Evertsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evertsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Evertsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Evertsen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Evertsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Evertsen families in 1840.
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What did your Evertsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evertsen. 100% of Evertsen men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Evertsen women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Evertsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Evertsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evertsen 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Evertsen. 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 184 military records available for the last name Evertsen. For the veterans among your Evertsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evertsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Evertsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Evertsen in 1962 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evertsen 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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