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Bevier Family History

Bevier Surname Meaning

French: from Old French bevier a measure of land; hence probably a nickname for someone who owned or worked such a piece of land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bevier family from?

You can see how Bevier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bevier families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bevier's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Bevier families in 1891.
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What did your Bevier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevier. 24% of Bevier men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bevier women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevier were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bevier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevier 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 564 immigration records available for the last name Bevier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bevier. For the veterans among your Bevier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bevier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bevier in 1953 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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