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Bevills Family History

Bevills 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: Bevill, Beville, Nevills, Deville, Sevilla, Neville, Keville, Revill

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Where is the Bevills family from?

You can see how Bevills families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevills family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevills families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bevills families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bevills's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bevills families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bevills. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevills 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bevills. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bevills. For the veterans among your Bevills ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevills lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2001, in the United States, Bevills life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bevills in 1950 was 47, and 59 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevills 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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