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Bevil Family History

Bevil Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Bevill. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Bevil family from?

You can see how Bevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Bevil families living in Durham. This was about 24% of all the recorded Bevil's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bevil families in 1891.
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What did your Bevil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bevil. 100% of Bevil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevil 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Bevil. 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 941 military records available for the last name Bevil. For the veterans among your Bevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevil lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bevil in 1959 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevil 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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