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Bevilaqua Family History

Bevilaqua 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: Bevilacqua, Bevacqua, Sevilla, Revilla, Ilacqua, Berlanga, Bellavia

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Where is the Bevilaqua family from?

You can see how Bevilaqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bevilaqua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bevilaqua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bevilaqua families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bevilaqua's in USA. California had the highest population of Bevilaqua families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bevilaqua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bevilaqua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bevilaqua. 50% of Bevilaqua men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bevilaqua women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Bus Boys
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Bevilaqua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Bevilaqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bevilaqua 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Bevilaqua. 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 408 military records available for the last name Bevilaqua. For the veterans among your Bevilaqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bevilaqua lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Bevilaqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bevilaqua in 1941 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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