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Beevor Family History

Beevor Surname Meaning

see Beaver.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beevor family from?

You can see how Beevor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beevor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beevor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Beevor families living in Norfolk. This was about 41% of all the recorded Beevor's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Beevor families in 1891.
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What did your Beevor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beevor. 34% of Beevor men worked as a Cowman On Farm and 79% of Beevor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beevor were Small Holder and Wife 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

  • Cowman On Farm
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Small Holder
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    11%
  • Invoice Typist
    4%
  • Wife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    3%

What Beevor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Beevor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beevor 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Beevor. 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 361 military records available for the last name Beevor. For the veterans among your Beevor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beevor lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Beevor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beevor in 1974 was 75, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beevor 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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