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Befeld Family History

Befeld 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: Feld, Byfield, Belfield, Beed, Bedel, Rehfeld, Neufeld, Neeld

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Where is the Befeld family from?

You can see how Befeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Befeld families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Befeld family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Befeld's in USA. New York had the highest population of Befeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befeld 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 58 census records available for the last name Befeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befeld 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Befeld. 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 27 military records available for the last name Befeld. For the veterans among your Befeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befeld lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Befeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Befeld in 1957 was 35, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Befeld 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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