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Beveley Family History

Beveley 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: Beverley, Beeley, Seeley, Berley, Bentley, Begley, Beckley, Keeley

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Where is the Beveley family from?

You can see how Beveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beveley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beveley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Beveley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beveley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beveley 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 Beveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beveley. 42% of Beveley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Beveley women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beveley were Farm Laborer and Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Beveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Beveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beveley 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Beveley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Beveley. For the veterans among your Beveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beveley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Beveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beveley in 1981 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beveley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beveley 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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