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Bevas Family History

Bevas 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: Beas, Bevis, Bevans, Bevan, Bean, Bear, Beal, Vas, Beets, Livas

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Where is the Bevas family from?

You can see how Bevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bevas family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Bevas's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Bevas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bevas. 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 Bevas. For the veterans among your Bevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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