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Beiffer Family History

Beiffer 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: Keiffer, Peiffer, Reifer, Beisner, Beiser, Eifler, Beisler, Beiler

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Where is the Beiffer family from?

You can see how Beiffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beiffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beiffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Beiffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Beiffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beiffer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beiffer 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 Beiffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beiffer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beiffer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beiffer. For the veterans among your Beiffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beiffer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beiffer 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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