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Beffa Family History

Beffa Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname for a practical joker from beffa ‘trick prank’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beffa family from?

You can see how Beffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beffa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beffa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Beffa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Beffa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beffa families in 1911.
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What did your Beffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beffa. 20% of Beffa men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Beffa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beffa were Bartender and Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Bartender
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Beffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beffa 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Beffa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Beffa. For the veterans among your Beffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beffa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beffa in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beffa 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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