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Beavans Family History

Beavans 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: Bevans, Beavan, Beans, Beauvais, Beavin, Beagan, Evans, Avans, Beaven

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Where is the Beavans family from?

You can see how Beavans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beavans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beavans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Beavans families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Beavans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beavans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beavans 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 Beavans ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Beavans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beavans 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Beavans. 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 143 military records available for the last name Beavans. For the veterans among your Beavans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beavans lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Beavans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beavans in 1958 was 48, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beavans 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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