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Beavel Family History

Beavel 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: Beaver, Beaven, Bevel, Beal, Babel, Savel, Clavel, Beaber, Weaver

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Where is the Beavel family from?

You can see how Beavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beavel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beavel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Beavel families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Beavel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Beavel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beavel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Beavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beavel 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Beavel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Beavel. For the veterans among your Beavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beavel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beavel 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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