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Bevars Family History

Bevars 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: Bears, Bevans, Bevard, Bevers, Bear, Beard, Evers, Sears, Baars

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Where is the Bevars family from?

You can see how Bevars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevars family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Bevars families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bevars's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bevars families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bevars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevars 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bevars. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bevars. For the veterans among your Bevars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevars lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bevars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bevars in 1969 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevars 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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