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Befu Family History

Befu 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: Beau, Beu, Bell, Fu, Beck, Bean, Bear, Beer, Beal, Best

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Where is the Befu family from?

You can see how Befu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Befu family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Befu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Befu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befu 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 27 census records available for the last name Befu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befu 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Befu. 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 10 military records available for the last name Befu. For the veterans among your Befu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befu lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1994, in the United States, Befu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Befu in 1989 was 89, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Befu 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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