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Bavers Family History

Bavers Name 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: Lavers, Baver, Beavers, Babers, Avers, Bevers, Bauers, Bayers, Baker

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Where is the Bavers family from?

You can see how Bavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bavers families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bavers family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bavers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bavers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bavers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bavers. 32% of Bavers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bavers women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Inspector
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Bavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bavers 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bavers. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bavers. For the veterans among your Bavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bavers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Bavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bavers in 1970 was 52, and 80 in 1998.

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