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Bevela Family History

Bevela 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: Bevels, Bevel, Vela, Kivela, Favela, Bedel, Bella, Revel, Savela

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Where is the Bevela family from?

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

What did your Bevela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bevela. 100% of Bevela men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

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

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