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Beffert Family History

Beffert 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: Leffert, Meffert, Geffert, Benkert, Reffett, Peffers, Beckert, Befort

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Where is the Beffert family from?

You can see how Beffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beffert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beffert families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beffert's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Beffert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beffert. 100% of Beffert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beffert women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Beffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Beffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beffert 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Beffert. 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 78 military records available for the last name Beffert. For the veterans among your Beffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beffert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Beffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Beffert in 1963 was 73, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beffert 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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