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Beffort Family History

Beffort 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: Befort, Bedford, Leffert, Beaufort, Benford, Belford, Meffert, Lefort

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Where is the Beffort family from?

You can see how Beffort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beffort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beffort families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Beffort family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Beffort's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Beffort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beffort 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 176 census records available for the last name Beffort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beffort 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Beffort. 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 Beffort. For the veterans among your Beffort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beffort lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Beffort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Beffort in 1970 was 80, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beffort 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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