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Evjen Family History

Evjen Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a common farm name from Old Norse efja ‘eddy backwater’.

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


Similar surnames: Elden, Engen, Veen, Sveen, Eggen, Eden, Leven, Eben, Eiben, Eiken

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Where is the Evjen family from?

You can see how Evjen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evjen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Evjen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Evjen families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Evjen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Evjen families in 1911.
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What did your Evjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Evjen. 67% of Evjen 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
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Evjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evjen 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Evjen. 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 250 military records available for the last name Evjen. For the veterans among your Evjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evjen lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Evjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Evjen in 1952 was 25, and 73 in 2004.

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