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Befarah Family History

Befarah Name 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: Farah, Bear, Bara, Beard, Barak, Bertram, Sarah, Dearth, Bera, Beach

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Where is the Befarah family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befarah 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 Befarah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Befarah. 100% of Befarah women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Befarah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befarah 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Befarah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Befarah. For the veterans among your Befarah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befarah lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Befarah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Befarah in 1972 was 53, and 74 in 2000.

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