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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


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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Carpenter joiner
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 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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