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Bevell Family History

Bevell 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: Levell, Revell, Bovell, Bevill, Bedell, Bevels, Bevel, Bell, Jewell

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Where is the Bevell family from?

You can see how Bevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Bevell families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bevell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevell 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 Bevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bevell. 100% of Bevell men worked as a Gardener and 70% of Bevell 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    30%

What Bevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevell 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Bevell. 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 299 military records available for the last name Bevell. For the veterans among your Bevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bevell in 1955 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevell 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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