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Befano Family History

Befano 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: Bifano, Bufano, Bean, Cefalo, Belan, Beran, Delano, Leano, Behan

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Where is the Befano family from?

You can see how Befano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Befano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Befano families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Befano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Befano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Befano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Befano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Befano. 100% of Befano men worked as a New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Befano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Befano 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Befano. 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 7 military records available for the last name Befano. For the veterans among your Befano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Befano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Befano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Befano in 1963 was 92, and 68 in 2004.

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