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Beves Family History

Beves Surname Meaning

see Beavis.

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


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Where is the Beves family from?

You can see how Beves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Beves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Beves families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Beves's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beves families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beves 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 Beves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beves. 24% of Beves men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beves women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beves were Cab Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Cab Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beves 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Beves. 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 218 military records available for the last name Beves. For the veterans among your Beves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beves lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beves in 1965 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beves 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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