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Behelfer Family History

Behelfer 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: Beheler, Beeler, Helfer, Behler, Belfer, Shelfer, Heller, Helder

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Where is the Behelfer family from?

You can see how Behelfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behelfer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Behelfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behelfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behelfer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behelfer 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 27 census records available for the last name Behelfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behelfer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Behelfer. 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 1 military records available for the last name Behelfer. For the veterans among your Behelfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behelfer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Behelfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Behelfer in 1976 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behelfer 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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