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Bivell Family History

Bivell 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: Wivell, Bovell, Bell, Bill, Bissell, Kivela, Bodell, Biel, Biehl

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Where is the Bivell family from?

You can see how Bivell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bivell family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Bivell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bivell family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bivell's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bivell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Bivell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bivell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bivell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bivell. For the veterans among your Bivell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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