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Origins of the Beavis surname

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About the Beavises

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Where do most Beavises live?

In 1921, most Beavises lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Beavises

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We have 12,700 records for the Beavis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Beavises most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beavis first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beavises

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Beavises in 1921
Dressmaker

66

Laundress

58

General Servant Domestic

34

Domestic Servant

25

House Servant

24

Common Male occupations for Beavises in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

80

Carpenter

73

Bricklayer

57

General Labourer

45

Farm Labourer

37

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