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Beven Family History

Beven Surname Meaning

see Bevan.

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


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Where is the Beven family from?

You can see how Beven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beven families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Beven families living in Kent. This was about 15% of all the recorded Beven's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Beven families in 1891.
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What did your Beven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beven. 50% of Beven men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Beven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beven were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Beven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beven 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beven. 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 832 military records available for the last name Beven. For the veterans among your Beven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beven lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Beven in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beven 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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