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Beeves Family History

Beeves 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: Reeves, Beever, Beevers, Beaver, Beets, Nieves, Berkes, Keeven, Beese

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Where is the Beeves family from?

You can see how Beeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Beeves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Beeves families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Beeves's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beeves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beeves 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 Beeves ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Beeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beeves 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Beeves. 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 214 military records available for the last name Beeves. For the veterans among your Beeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beeves lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Beeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beeves in 1967 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beeves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beeves 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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