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The surname Evans is a patronymic surname created from the Welsh personal name Lefan, or Evan, which is a cognate of the personal name John. [1] [2]

Early Origins of the Evans family

The surname Evans was first found in Herefordshire.

"Exceedingly numerous in North and South Wales and in the adjacent English counties of Shropshire and Monmouth. Thence it has spread, but in rapidly diminishing numbers to the midland counties and to the south - west of England. It is absent or singularly rare in the northern counties, a line from the Humber to the Mersey sharply defining its northward extension. Not one of the coast counties, from Norfolk round to the borders of Devon, is represented in my list." [3]

Early records of the family are scarce, but we did find Howell ap Yevan in the Rolls of Parliament and David ap Evan in the Calendar of Proceedings in Chancery, temp. Elizabeth I. [4]

Later, John Evens was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1568 and John Evans was a Freeman of York in 1679. Jaraes Hevens was found in Suffolk in 1674. [5]

Early History of the Evans family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Evans research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1050, 1080, 1607, 1630, 1632, 1645, 1660, 1679, 1680, 1693, 1702, 1715, 1720, 1723, 1734, 1749, 1778, 1808, 1811, 1817, 1821, 1849 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Evans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Evans Spelling Variations

There are relatively few surnames native to Wales, but they have an inordinately large number of spelling variations. Early variations of Welsh surnames can be explained by the fact that very few people in the early Middle Ages were literate. Priests and the few other literate people were responsible for recording names in official documents. And because most people could not specific how to properly record their names it was up to the individual recorder of that time to determine how a spoken name should be recorded. Variations due to the imprecise or improper recording of a name continued later in history when names originally composed in the Brythonic Celtic, language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, were transliterated into English. Welsh names that were documented in English often changed dramatically since the native language of Wales, which was highly inflected, did not copy well. Occasionally, however, spelling variations were carried out according to an individual's specific design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations could be indicated by minor variations. The spelling variations of the name Evans have included Evans, Evan, Evance, Evands, Evanson, Evason, Evens, Evenson and many more.

Early Notables of the Evans family

Prominent amongst the family during the late Middle Ages was

  • Rhirid Flaith a descendant in the Evans line about 1080
  • Arise Evans (or Rhys or Rice Evans) (1607-1660), a Welsh prophet and fanatic
  • Saint Philip Evans (1645-1679), Welsh priest, declared guilty of treason and executed, one of The Forty Martyrs of England and Wales
  • George Evans, D.D. (1630?-1702), an English antiquary, vicar of New Windsor
  • William Evans (d. 1720?), a Welsh Presbyterian minister
  • John Evans (1693?-1734?), an English? actor who confined his performances to Ireland

Evans World Ranking

In the United States, the name Evans is the 48th most popular surname with an estimated 350,667 people with that name. [6] However, in Canada, the name Evans is ranked the 96th most popular surname with an estimated 28,449 people with that name. [7] And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Evans is the 89th popular surname with an estimated 338 people with that name. [8] France ranks Evans as 7,462nd with 1,000 - 1,500 people. [9] Australia ranks Evans as 22nd with 52,100 people. [10] New Zealand ranks Evans as 46th with 5,361 people. [11] The United Kingdom ranks Evans as 7th with 181,541 people. [12]

Ireland Migration of the Evans family to Ireland

Some of the Evans family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 110 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


United States Evans migration to the United States +

North America in the 1800s and 1900s saw the arrival of many Welsh people hoping to share in the wealth of land, work, and freedom that they felt North America held. Those who made the journey often attained those expectations, but only through an enormous amount of hard work, perseverance, and often a bout of good luck. These immigrants helped contribute to the growth of industry, commerce, and culture of both Canada and the United States. Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Evans:

Evans Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Richard Evans, aged 35, who arrived in Virginia in 1618 aboard the ship "Neptune" [13]
  • Thomas Evans, who arrived in Virginia in 1622 [13]
  • Christo Evans, who arrived in Virginia in 1622 [13]
  • Lawrence Evans, aged 15, who landed in Virginia in 1622 aboard the ship "James" [13]
  • Marke Evans, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 [13]
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Evans Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jonathan Evans, who landed in Virginia in 1707 [13]
  • Jos Evans, who landed in Virginia in 1711 [13]
  • Lydia Evans, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1711 [13]
  • Philip Evans, who arrived in Virginia in 1714 [13]
  • Griffeth Evans, who arrived in Virginia in 1714 [13]
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Evans Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John May Evans, who arrived in America in 1801-1802 [13]
  • John J Evans, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802 [13]
  • John D Evans, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1802 [13]
  • Ferdinand G Evans, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 [13]
  • Hugh W Evans, who arrived in Maryland in 1811 [13]
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Evans Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mrs. Lydia Evans, (b. 1879), aged 24, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 24th May 1903 en route to Red Jacket, Michigan, USA [14]
  • Mrs. Helen Evans, (b. 1871), aged 33, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 1st October 1904 en route to Lead City, South Dakota, USA [14]
  • Mr. Edward Evans, (b. 1883), aged 21, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 22nd May 1904 en route to Ishpeming, Michigan, USA [14]
  • Mr. Francis Evans, (b. 1873), aged 31, Cornish miner travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 1st October 1904 en route to Lead City, South Dakota, USA [14]
  • Miss Beatrice Evans, (b. 1877), aged 28, Cornish milliner travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York in 1905 en route to Lee, Massachusetts, USA [14]
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Canada Evans migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Evans Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Griffith Evans, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • John Jwoihfne Evans, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Joseph Evans, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749-1752
  • William Evans, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • Joseph Evans, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
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Evans Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Evans, who arrived in Canada in 1823
  • Moses Evans, who landed in Canada in 1830
  • Charlotte Evans, who landed in Canada in 1832
  • Alicia Evans, aged 28, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Sea Horse" in 1833
  • Henry Evans, aged 16, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Sea Horse" in 1833
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Evans Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • M Evans, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
  • D Evans, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

Australia Evans migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Evans Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Evans, British Convict who was convicted in Hampshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [15]
  • Miss Margaret Evans, British Convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for life, transported aboard the "Experiment" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [15]
  • Miss Mary Evans, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Experiment" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia [15]
  • Miss Mary Evans, (b. 1766), aged 38, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Exmouth" on 2nd January 1804, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1812 [16]
  • David Evans, English convict from Sussex, who was transported aboard the "Ann" on August 1809, settling in New South Wales, Australia [17]
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New Zealand Evans migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Evans Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Evans, who landed in Kapiti, New Zealand in 1839
  • Francis Evans, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
  • J Edward Evans, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Adelaide [18]
  • John Evans, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Adelaide [18]
  • Thomas Evans, aged 27, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Lady Nugent" in 1841
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West Indies Evans migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. [19]
Evans Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Andrew Evans, (b. 1619), aged 16, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Anne and Elizabeth" arriving in Barbados in 1635 [20]
  • Mr. John Evans, (b. 1618), aged 17, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Peter Bonaventure" arriving in Barbados and St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 [20]
  • Mr. Nicholas Evans, (b. 1619), aged 16, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Peter Bonaventure" arriving in Barbados and St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 [20]
  • Mr. Thomas Evans, (b. 1615), aged 20, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Peter Bonaventure" arriving in Barbados and St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 [20]
  • Mr. Lewes Evans, (b. 1610), aged 25, British settler traveling aboard the ship "John" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 [21]
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Contemporary Notables of the name Evans (post 1700) +

  • Andrea Lynn Evans (1957-2023), American actress and producer, best known for her portrayal of Tina Lord on the ABC soap opera One Life to Live, a role she played from 1978 to 1981 and from 1985 to 1990, returning in 2008 and 2011
  • Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans (b. 1981), American award winning actor, best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel movie series
  • Audrey Elizabeth Evans (1925-2022), British-born American pediatric oncologist who was known as the "Mother of Neuroblastoma", one of the co-founders of the original Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia
  • Hubert "Hugh" Evans (1940-2022), American NBA basketball referee for 28 seasons who worked 1,969 regular season NBA games and 35 NBA Finals games
  • David A. Evans (1941-2022), American chemist, the Abbott and James Lawrence Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University, eponym of Evans' acyl oxazolidinone method
  • Harvey Evans (1941-2021), born Harvey Hohnecker, an American theatre and film actor, best known for having appeared in the original Broadway productions of West Side Story, Follies, Hello, Dolly!
  • Terry Lee Evans (1937-2018), American R&B, blues, and soul singer, guitarist and songwriter from Vicksburg, Mississippi
  • Clay Evans (1925-2019), American Baptist pastor and founder of the influential Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago
  • Lee Edward Evans (1947-2021), American four-time gold medalist at the 1968 Summer Olympics from Madera, California
  • Jimmy Evans (d. 2021), American lawyer and politician, Attorney General of Alabama from 1991 to 1995
  • ... (Another 60 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Empress of Ireland
  • Mr. Albert Evans, British Seaman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland (1914) and survived the sinking [22]
  • Mr. John Evans, British Seaman from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland (1914) and survived the sinking [22]
  • Mrs. Emma Evans (1888-1914), née Willett Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking [23]
  • Mrs. Alfrida Evans (1884-1914), née Johnansdotter American Third Class Passenger from Chicago, Illinois, United States who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking [23]
  • Mr. Ernest Joshua Evans (1883-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Toronto, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking [23]
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Fraterville mine
  • Mr. Edward Evans (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died [24]
  • Mr. Charley Evans (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died [24]
  • Mr. William John Evans (d. 1902), American coal miner at Fraterville mine in Tennessee, on the 19th May 1902 when an explosion collapsed the mine; he died [24]
Halifax Explosion
  • Mrs. Mary Ann  Evans (1853-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) [25]
  • Mr. Joseph  Evans (1865-1917), Canadian Captain aboard the Schooner St. Bernard from Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) [25]
  • Mr. Robert S.  Evans (1878-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) [25]
  • Mr. Thomas  Evans (1878-1917), Welsh Chief Officer aboard the SS Picton from Cardigan, Wales, United Kingdom who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) [25]
  • Mrs. Bella  Evans (1882-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) [25]
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HMAS Sydney II
HMS Hood
  • Mr. David M Evans (b. 1911), Welsh Stoker 2nd Class serving for the Royal Navy from Glyn Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking [27]
HMS Prince of Wales
  • Mr. Thomas Evans, British Leading Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking [28]
  • Mr. Ronald J Evans, British Chief Engine Room Artificer, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking [28]
  • Mr. James Evans, British Able Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking [28]
  • Mr. Frederick Evans, British Leading Stoker, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking [28]
  • Mr. Frank S Evans, British Boy, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking [28]
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HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Francis Evans, British Stoker 1st Class, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking [29]
  • Mr. Reginald Evans, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking [29]
  • Mr. Trevor Evans (1921-1942), British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse and survived the sinking, was listed as missing presumed killed in the evacuation of Singapore in 1942 [29]
  • Mr. Charles T Evans, British Air Mechanician "L", who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking [29]
  • Mr. Lewis S G Evans, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking [29]
HMS Royal Oak
  • Sydney Evans, British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking [30]
  • A. Evans, British Gunner with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking [30]
  • Joseph Ernest Evans (d. 1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking [30]
  • Bernard Evans (d. 1939), British Marine with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking [30]
Monongah Mine
  • Mr. Harry Evans (b. 1879), Italian coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died [31]
  • Mr. William Evans (b. 1880), Slavic coal miner who was in mine 6 at the Monongah mine on 6th December 1907 when it exploded and collapsed; he died [31]
Mount Mulligan Mine
  • T. J. Evans, Australian coal miner who was injured in the Mount Mulligan Mine explosion in 1921, he died a week later
Prince of Wales colliery
  • Mr. John Evans (b. 1854), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died [32]
  • Mr. David Evans (b. 1857), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died [32]
  • Mr. Gwilym Evans (b. 1860), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died [32]
  • Mr. Thomas Evans (b. 1838), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died [32]
  • Mr. John Evans (b. 1835), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died [32]
  • ... (Another 3 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
RMS Lusitania
  • Mr. Evans, English Able-Bodied Seaman from Barnston, Cheshire, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking [33]
  • Mr. David Evans, English Leading Fireman from England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking [33]
  • Mr. Robert Evans, English Trimmer from England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking [33]
RMS Titanic
  • Mr. George Richard Evans (d. 1912), aged 32, English Saloon Steward from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking [34]
  • Mr. William Thomas Evans (d. 1912), aged 33, English Trimmer from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic, died in the sinking and was recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett [34]
  • Mr. Alfred Frank Evans, aged 24, English Lookout from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 15 [34]
  • Mr. Frank Oliver Evans, aged 24, English Able Seaman from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 10 [34]
  • Miss Edith Corse Evans (d. 1912), aged 36, American First Class passenger from New York City, New York who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking [34]
Senghenydd colliery
  • Mr. Alfred Hugh Evans (b. 1895), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
  • Mr. Charles Evans (b. 1875), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
  • Mr. David Richard Evans (b. 1893), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
  • Mr. David Evans (b. 1862), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
  • Mr. Evan David Evans (b. 1891), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died
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SS Newfoundland
  • Mr. Charles Evans (b. 1883), Newfoundlander from Hant's Harbour, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he survived
  • Mr. James Evans (b. 1885), Newfoundlander from Pouch Cove, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he survived
  • Mr. William Evans, Newfoundlander from St. John's, who on the 30th March 1914 he was part of the Seal Crew of the "SS Newfoundland" leaving the ship to intercept the Stephano which took him to the hunting grounds, he disembarked to begin sealing, but was caught in a thickening storm, attempting to return to the Newfoundland he and the 132 crew made camp for two days the sealers were stranded on the ice in a blizzard attempting to return to the ship, he survived
SS Southern Cross
  • Mr. John Evans (1893-1914), Newfoundlander from Torbay who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found
Triangle Waist Company
  • Miss Dora Evans (b. 1893), Russian Jewish garment worker who was working at Triangle Waist Company factory at the Asch building in Greenwich Village on the 25th March 1911 when fire broke out; she died in the fire [35]
USS Arizona
  • Mr. John W. Evans, American Seaman First Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking [36]
  • Mr. Mickey Edward Evans, American Seaman First Class from Missouri, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [36]
  • Mr. Paul Anthony Evans, American Seaman First Class from Illinois, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [36]
  • Mr. William Orville Evans, American Seaman Second Class from Idaho, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [36]
  • Mr. David Delton Evans, American Private from Louisiana, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [36]
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Victoria steamboat disaster
  • Albert E. Evans, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
  • Elizabeth Evans, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
  • Fanny E. Evans, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
  • George W. Evans, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
  • Samuel Evans, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881
Winter Quarters coal mine
  • Mr. David D. Evans (b. 1863), Welsh mine worker from Rumney, Wales residing in Provo, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion [37]
  • Mr. David Thomas Evans (b. 1864), Welsh mine worker from Abercanaid, Wales residing in Provo, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion [37]
  • Mr. Evan Evans (b. 1877), American mine worker from Spanish Fork, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion [37]
  • Mr. R. L. Evans, American mine worker from Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion [37]
  • Mr. R. S. Evans, American mine worker from Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion [37]
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Suggested Readings for the name Evans +

  • American Family History: Fox, Ellicott, Evans by Charles Worthington Evans.
  • Anthony Evans of Colonial Southside Virginia: Lines of Banks, Blackwell, Bugg, Burnett, Davis, Evans, Fox, Ingram, Matthew, Smith, Walker: A Sourcebook for Related Materials by June Banks Evans.

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