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Beleff Family History

Beleff 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: Beloff, Belen, Belfi, Belew, Beley, Leff, Zeliff, Bell, Beer, Leaf

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Where is the Beleff family from?

You can see how Beleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beleff family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beleff's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Beleff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Beleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beleff 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Beleff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beleff. For the veterans among your Beleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beleff lifespan?

Average Beleff life expectancy in 1996 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beleff 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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