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Beverness Family History

Beverness 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: Beverley, Everest, Otterness, Caveness, Bevers, Burness, Severns

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Where is the Beverness family from?

You can see how Beverness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beverness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beverness family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beverness's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Beverness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beverness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Beverness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beverness 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 immigration records available for the last name Beverness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beverness. For the veterans among your Beverness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beverness lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1972, in the United States, Beverness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Beverness in 1963 was 85, and 68 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beverness 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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