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Bavin Family History

Bavin Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): possibly a nickname from Middle English bavein ‘bundle of brushwood’.

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


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Where is the Bavin family from?

You can see how Bavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bavin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Bavin families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bavin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bavin families in 1891.
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What did your Bavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bavin. 25% of Bavin men worked as a Gas Fitter and 79% of Bavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bavin were Baker and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Gas Fitter
    25%
  • Chartered Accountant
    25%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Baker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 945 immigration records available for the last name Bavin. 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 872 military records available for the last name Bavin. For the veterans among your Bavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bavin in 1954 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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