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Beavins Family History

Beavins 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: Beavin, Leavins, Bevins, Beans, Bevis, Levins, Bains, Blevins

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Where is the Beavins family from?

You can see how Beavins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beavins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beavins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Beavins families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Beavins's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Beavins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beavins 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 Beavins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beavins. 100% of Beavins 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Beavins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Beavins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beavins 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Beavins. 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 177 military records available for the last name Beavins. For the veterans among your Beavins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beavins lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Beavins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beavins in 1968 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beavins 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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