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Bavelas Family History

Bavelas 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: Barlas, Favela, Balas, Ballas, Savela, Banegas, Barela, Avelar

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Where is the Bavelas family from?

You can see how Bavelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavelas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bavelas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Bavelas families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bavelas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bavelas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bavelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bavelas. 50% of Bavelas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bavelas women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bavelas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Bavelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavelas 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bavelas. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bavelas. For the veterans among your Bavelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavelas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bavelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bavelas in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavelas 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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