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Beifus Family History

Beifus 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: Beilfuss, Beins, Beus, Bafus, Jeffus, Bemus, Bellus, Reis, Bliss

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Where is the Beifus family from?

You can see how Beifus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beifus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beifus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Beifus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beifus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beifus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beifus 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 Beifus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, German Refugee was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Beifus. 100% of Beifus women worked as a German Refugee.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • German Refugee
    100%

What Beifus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Beifus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beifus 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Beifus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Beifus. For the veterans among your Beifus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beifus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Beifus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beifus in 1963 was 88, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beifus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beifus 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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