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Bevill Family History

Bevill Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Beville.

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


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Where is the Bevill family from?

You can see how Bevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Bevill families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bevill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bevill families in 1891.
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What did your Bevill 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 Bevill. 100% of Bevill men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Bevill 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevill 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Bevill. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bevill. For the veterans among your Bevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bevill in 1944 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevill 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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