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Beruff Family History

Beruff 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: Bruff, Boruff, Buff, Berube, Boroff, Beloff, Braff, Ruff, Bruffy

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Beruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beruff 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Beruff. 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 61 military records available for the last name Beruff. For the veterans among your Beruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beruff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Beruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beruff in 1971 was 75, and 45 in 2000.

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