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Beff Family History

Beff Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a late variant of Bough (1).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beff family from?

You can see how Beff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Beff families living in Cheshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Beff's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Beff families in 1891.
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What did your Beff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beff. 100% of Beff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Beff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Beff. 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 128 military records available for the last name Beff. For the veterans among your Beff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Beff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beff in 1965 was 88, and 67 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beff 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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