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Beifel Family History

Beifel 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: Beigel, Beisel, Reifel, Beitel, Eitel, Keitel, Reifer, Briel, Feigel

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Where is the Beifel family from?

You can see how Beifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beifel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beifel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Beifel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Beifel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Beifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beifel 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 Beifel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Beifel. For the veterans among your Beifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beifel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Beifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Beifel in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beifel 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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