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Beavens Family History

Beavens 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: Beaven, Beavers, Leavens, Bevens, Beaver, Heaven, Beans, Behrens

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Where is the Beavens family from?

You can see how Beavens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beavens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beavens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Beavens families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Beavens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beavens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beavens 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 Beavens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioner (cake Maker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beavens. 100% of Beavens men worked as a Confectioner (cake Maker) and 100% of Beavens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Confectioner (cake Maker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beavens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beavens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beavens 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Beavens. 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 218 military records available for the last name Beavens. For the veterans among your Beavens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beavens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Beavens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beavens in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beavens 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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