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Bevley Family History

Bevley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Berley, Begley, Bewley, Betley, Beeley, Bexley, Beley, Besley, Bailey

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Where is the Bevley family from?

You can see how Bevley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bevley families living in Texas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Bevley's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bevley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bevley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bevley. 50% of Bevley men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bevley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Bevley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bevley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Bevley. For the veterans among your Bevley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bevley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bevley in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevley 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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