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Bevill Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Beville .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bovell, Neville, Deville, Revill, Havill, Bell, Reville, Bevis, Brill

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Where is the Bevill family from?

You can see how Bevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bevill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Bevill families living in Virginia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bevill's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bevill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bevill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevill. 34% of Bevill men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Bevill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevill were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevill 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Bevill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Bevill. For the veterans among your Bevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bevill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bevill in 1944 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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