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Baeff Family History

Baeff 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: Baer, Buff, Neff, Reff, Boff, Baert, Sheff, Balfe, Steff, Hauff

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Where is the Baeff family from?

You can see how Baeff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baeff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baeff family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baeff's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Baeff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Baeff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baeff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Baeff. 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 8 military records available for the last name Baeff. For the veterans among your Baeff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baeff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baeff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Baeff in 1963 was 83, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baeff 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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