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Eves Name Meaning

English (London): variant of Eaves .

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


Similar surnames: Eaves, Edes, Eve, Evens, Evett, Aves, Evers, Ives, Eads, Ebbs

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Where is the Eves family from?

You can see how Eves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 113 Eves families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Eves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eves families in 1911.
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What did your Eves ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Eves. 44% of Eves men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Eves women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eves were Labourer and Operator. .

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Income
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Eves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eves 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Eves. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Eves. For the veterans among your Eves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eves lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eves in 1945 was 20, and 76 in 2004.

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