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Bavier Family History

Bavier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Javier, Lavier, Bevier, Xavier, Baver, Baier, Favier, Baker, Bauer

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Where is the Bavier family from?

You can see how Bavier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bavier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Bavier families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bavier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bavier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bavier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bavier. 40% of Bavier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bavier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bavier were Police Officer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Police Officer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavier 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Bavier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Bavier. For the veterans among your Bavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bavier in 1965 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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