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Befus Family History

Befus 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: Beus, Bafus, Bemus, Begue, Beets, Brus, Reus, Jesus, Bonus, Rufus

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Where is the Befus family from?

You can see how Befus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Befus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Befus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Befus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Befus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befus 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 Befus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Befus. 34% of Befus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Befus women worked as a Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Attendant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Befus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Befus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befus 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Befus. 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 196 military records available for the last name Befus. For the veterans among your Befus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Befus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Befus in 1966 was 44, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Befus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Befus 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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