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Bavely Family History

Bavely 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: Lavely, Savely, Babel, Lovely, Savel, Lavery, Blakely, Favela

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Where is the Bavely family from?

You can see how Bavely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bavely family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bavely's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Bavely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavely 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 Bavely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bavely. 100% of Bavely men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Bavely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Bavely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavely 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bavely. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bavely. For the veterans among your Bavely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavely lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Bavely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bavely in 1975 was 69, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bavely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bavely 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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