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Bewall Family History

Bewall 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: Beall, Sewall, Bell, Wall, Beal, Ball, Ewald, Jewell, Sewell, Berwald

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Where is the Bewall family from?

You can see how Bewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bewall family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bewall's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Bewall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bewall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bewall. For the veterans among your Bewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Bewall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bewall in 1965 was 63, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewall 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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