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Bave Family History

Bave Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bave family from?

You can see how Bave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Bave families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bave's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Bave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bave 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 Bave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bave. 38% of Bave men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bave women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bave were Inmate and Labor.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Inmate
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bave 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Bave. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bave. For the veterans among your Bave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bave lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bave in 1963 was 89, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bave 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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