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Befar Family History

Befar 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: Bear, Bejar, Behar, Bean, Beer, Beal, Beard, Dear, Pear, Beger

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Where is the Befar family from?

You can see how Befar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befar family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Befar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Befar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Befar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befar 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 23 census records available for the last name Befar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Befar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Befar. For the veterans among your Befar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Befar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Befar in 1973 was 72, and 74 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Befar 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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