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Evins Family History

Evins Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Evans.

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


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You can see how Evins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Evins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 37 Evins families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Evins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Evins families in 1911.
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What did your Evins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Evins. 100% of Evins men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Evins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evins 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Evins. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Evins. For the veterans among your Evins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evins lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Evins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Evins in 1946 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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