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Bevelle Family History

Bevelle 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: Beville, Revelle, Deville, Lavelle, Belle, Neville, Decelle, Keville

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Where is the Bevelle family from?

You can see how Bevelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bevelle family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bevelle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bevelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bevelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevelle. 35% of Bevelle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bevelle women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bevelle were Mechanic and Farmer. .

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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
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Bevelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevelle 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bevelle. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bevelle. For the veterans among your Bevelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevelle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bevelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bevelle in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

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