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Beilfus Family History

Beilfus 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, Bellus, Melhus, Bellas, Beil, Reishus, Delfs, Beilke

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Where is the Beilfus family from?

You can see how Beilfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beilfus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beilfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Beilfus families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Beilfus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beilfus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beilfus 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 Beilfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beilfus. 28% of Beilfus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beilfus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machine Tender
    19%
  • Steam Fitter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Beilfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Beilfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beilfus 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Beilfus. 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 66 military records available for the last name Beilfus. For the veterans among your Beilfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beilfus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Beilfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beilfus in 1966 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beilfus 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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