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Blevan Family History

Blevan 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: Levan, Bevan, Bean, Leven, Bleak, Levin, Levant, Belan, Leva, Devan

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Where is the Blevan family from?

You can see how Blevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blevan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Blevan families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Blevan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blevan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blevan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Blevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blevan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blevan. 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 Blevan. For the veterans among your Blevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blevan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blevan 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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