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Bevar Family History

Bevar 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: Bear, Bejar, Bever, Bevan, Becvar, Behar, Bevard, Levar, Bean, Beer

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Where is the Bevar family from?

You can see how Bevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bevar family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bevar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bevar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevar 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 Bevar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bevar. 100% of Bevar 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 Bevar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Bevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevar 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bevar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bevar. For the veterans among your Bevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Bevar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bevar in 1990 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bevar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevar 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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