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Beavin Family History

Beavin Surname Meaning

English (Kent): nickname for a wine drinker from Old French bei vin boi vin ‘drink wine’.

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There has been some confusion with the Welsh surname Bevan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beavin family from?

You can see how Beavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beavin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Beavin families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Beavin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beavin families in 1891.
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What did your Beavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beavin. 60% of Beavin men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Beavin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beavin were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beavin 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Beavin. 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 406 military records available for the last name Beavin. For the veterans among your Beavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beavin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Beavin in 1963 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beavin 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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