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Bebow Family History

Bebow 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: Below, Benbow, Debow, Lebow, Bebo, Tebow, Bow, Brow, Bellow, Sebo

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Where is the Bebow family from?

You can see how Bebow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bebow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bebow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bebow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bebow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bebow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bebow 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 Bebow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bebow. 60% of Bebow men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bebow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Bebow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bebow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bebow. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bebow. For the veterans among your Bebow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bebow lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bebow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bebow in 1957 was 51, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bebow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bebow 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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