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Bevely Family History

Bevely 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: Bevels, Beverly, Bevel, Lovely, Fegely, Beery, Bedel, Revel, Deveny

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Where is the Bevely family from?

You can see how Bevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bevely families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bevely's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bevely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevely 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 Bevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevely. 42% of Bevely men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bevely women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevely were Farm Labor and House Work.

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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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • House Work
    29%

What Bevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevely 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bevely. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bevely. For the veterans among your Bevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Bevely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bevely in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevely 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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