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Bevans Name Meaning

English, of Welsh origin: variant of Bevan, with the addition of the regular English patronymic suffix -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Evans, Blevins, Bivens, Brians, Bryans, Beavan, Bivins, Beans

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Bevans Family Origin

Where is the Bevans family from?

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You can see how Bevans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevans families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 204 Bevans families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bevans's in the UK. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Bevans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bevans Family Occupations

What did your Bevans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bevans. 3% of Bevans men worked as a Builders Labourer and 48% of Bevans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevans were Butcher Shopkeeper and Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Fish Packer
    3%
  • General Labourer
    3%
  • Butcher Shopkeeper
    2%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    48%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%
  • Clerk
    2%

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

Bevans Historical Records

What Bevans family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Bevans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevans 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bevans. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bevans. For the veterans among your Bevans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bevans Life Expectancy

What is the average Bevans lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Bevans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bevans in 1942 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bevans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bevans 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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