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Beviss Family History

Beviss Surname Meaning

see Beavis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beviss family from?

You can see how Beviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beviss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beviss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Beviss families living in Somerset. This was about 76% of all the recorded Beviss's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Beviss families in 1891.
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What did your Beviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beviss. 90% of Beviss 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
    90%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Beviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beviss 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Beviss. 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 47 military records available for the last name Beviss. For the veterans among your Beviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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