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Beaves Family History

Beaves Surname Meaning

see Beavis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beaves family from?

You can see how Beaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Beaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Beaves families living in Dorset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Beaves's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Beaves families in 1891.
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What did your Beaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beaves. 100% of Beaves men worked as a Joiner carpenter and 93% of Beaves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Joiner carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Retired
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaves 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Beaves. 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 233 military records available for the last name Beaves. For the veterans among your Beaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beaves lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Beaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beaves in 1956 was 24, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaves 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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