This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beaffer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beaffer Family History

Beaffer Surname 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: Beaver, Beaber, Jaffer, Saffer, Beamer, Haffer, Belfer, Beaner

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beaffer family from?

You can see how Beaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beaffer family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Beaffer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beaffer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Beaffer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beaffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Beaffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Beaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beaffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beaffer

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Beaffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Beaffer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beaffer. For the veterans among your Beaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beaffer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beaffer family history

Discover More

What is the average Beaffer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beaffer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beaffer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial