Eva History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Eva is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Eva family lived in Lincoln and Yorkshire. The name, however, derives from the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the arrondisement of Eure in Normandy. They were called d'Evers or d'Evere, at this time, in the location form of the name, meaning from Eure.

Early Origins of the Eva family

The surname Eva was first found in Lincoln and Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, being granted lands by Duke William of Normandy. They were originally from the Department of Eure in Normandy, and were anciently styled d'Evers or d'Evere.

Early History of the Eva family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eva research. Another 55 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1673 is included under the topic Early Eva History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eva Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, Anglo-Norman surnames like Eva are characterized by many spelling variations. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages such as Norman French and Latin, even literate people regularly changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Eva include Eve, Eves, Eaves, Evers, Ivers, Ievers and others.

Early Notables of the Eva family

Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eva Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Eva family to Ireland

Some of the Eva family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 85 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Eva migration to the United States +

Faced with the chaos present in England at that time, many English families looked towards the open frontiers of the New World with its opportunities to escape oppression and starvation. People migrated to North America, as well as Australia and Ireland in droves, paying exorbitant rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, but those who did see the shores of North America were welcomed with great opportunity. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America carried the name Eva, or a variant listed above:

Eva Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Eva Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Eva Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Eva migration to Australia +

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

Eva Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Eva 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:

Eva Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Eva (post 1700) +
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