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Beffre Family History

Beffre 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: Geffre, Jeffrey, Biffle, Befort, Bedore, Beffa, Behre, Beltre, Beere

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Where is the Beffre family from?

You can see how Beffre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beffre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beffre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Beffre families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beffre's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Beffre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beffre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Beffre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beffre 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Beffre. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Beffre. For the veterans among your Beffre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beffre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Beffre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Beffre in 1970 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beffre 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.

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