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Bevels Family History

Bevels Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bevill.

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


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Where is the Bevels family from?

You can see how Bevels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bevels families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bevels's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bevels families in 1891.
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What did your Bevels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevels. 25% of Bevels men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bevels women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevels were Farm Laborer and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bevels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevels 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bevels. 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 253 military records available for the last name Bevels. For the veterans among your Bevels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevels lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bevels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bevels in 1942 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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