Bevis Family History

Bevis Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; of Norman origin): habitational name from Beauvais in Oise, France.

It is derived from a term of endearment from Old French beu bel ‘handsome’ (also used in the sense ‘dear’).

Additionally, it incorporates the Anglo-Norman French fiz ‘son’.

This combination of elements reflects both a geographical and familial significance.

Overall, the name embodies a rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Levis, Bois, Revis, Chevis, Levins, Devi, Belin, Levin, Bess, Benis

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4K	Military Records
3K	Immigration Records
31K	Census and Voter Lists
68K	Member Trees

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Where is the Bevis family from?

You can see how Bevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 307 Bevis families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bevis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Bevis families in 1891.

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What did your Bevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bevis. 11% of Bevis men worked as a General labourer and 78% of Bevis women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevis were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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General labourer

11%

Incapacitated

Carpenter joiner

Bricklayer

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

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Census Record

There are 31K census records available for the last name Bevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3K immigration records available for the last name Bevis. 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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Military Records

There are 4K military records available for the last name Bevis. For the veterans among your Bevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bevis in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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Bevis Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; of Norman origin): habitational name from Beauvais in Oise, France.

It is derived from a term of endearment from Old French beu bel ‘handsome’ (also used in the sense ‘dear’).

Additionally, it incorporates the Anglo-Norman French fiz ‘son’.

This combination of elements reflects both a geographical and familial significance.

Overall, the name embodies a rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

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

Where is the Bevis family from?

What did your Bevis ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

General labourer

11%

Incapacitated

Carpenter joiner

Bricklayer

Unpaid domestic duties

78%

Housewife

Unpaid domestic

Incapacitated

What Bevis family records will you find?

What is the average Bevis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bevis in 1956 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

Bevis Family History

Bevis Surname Meaning

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Bevis Surname Meaning

149,000 record(s) for Bevis

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Where is the Bevis family from?

What did your Bevis ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Bevis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bevis lifespan?

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