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Evora Family History

Evora Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish (mainly Canary Islands and Huelva) (Évora): habitational name from Évora in Alentejo Portugal. Compare Devora.

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


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Where is the Evora family from?

You can see how Evora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Evora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Evora families living in Manitoba. This was about 79% of all the recorded Evora's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Evora families in 1911.
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What did your Evora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Evora. 75% of Evora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Evora women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    75%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Evora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Evora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evora 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 646 immigration records available for the last name Evora. 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 90 military records available for the last name Evora. For the veterans among your Evora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evora lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Evora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Evora in 1958 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evora 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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