Evans Family History & Genealogy
Evans Last Name History & Origin
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The Evans name results from the Act of Union in 1536. As the English gained more and more political control of Wales, the practice of surnames increased. However, the patronymic naming system lasted in rural parts of Wales well into the 18th, even the early 19th, centuries.
Name Origin
son of Evan (Ifan in Welsh)
Spellings & Pronunciations
Ifans (original Welsh); pronunciation: ee-vuns
Nationality & Ethnicity
Wales, various sections
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Most Common First Names
- John 3.4%
- William 3.4%
- James 2.6%
- Robert 2.0%
- Mary 2.0%
- George 1.6%
- Thomas 1.6%
- Charles 1.5%
- David 1.1%
- Richard 0.9%
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Evans Death Records & Life Expectancy
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