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Big Beaver Family History

Big Beaver 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: Beaver, Greaver, Biever, Lineweaver, Highberger, Bigbee, Bieler

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Where is the Big Beaver family from?

You can see how Big Beaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Big Beaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Big Beaver family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Big Beaver's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Big Beaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Big Beaver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Big Beaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Big Beaver 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Big Beaver. 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 232 military records available for the last name Big Beaver. For the veterans among your Big Beaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Big Beaver lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Big Beaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Big Beaver in 1981 was 68, and 20 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Big Beaver 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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