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Bevensee Family History

Bevensee 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: Evensen, Bevens, Levene, Beese, Bensen, Beverley, Levens, Benveniste

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Where is the Bevensee family from?

You can see how Bevensee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevensee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bevensee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bevensee families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bevensee's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bevensee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevensee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bevensee ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Musician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Bevensee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevensee 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Bevensee. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bevensee. For the veterans among your Bevensee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevensee lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bevensee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bevensee in 1952 was 41, and 69 in 2003.

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