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Balfore Family History

Balfore 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: Balfour, Galford, Walford, Bashore, Barmore, Bamford, Alford, Balfe

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Where is the Balfore family from?

You can see how Balfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balfore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Balfore families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfore's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Balfore families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Balfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfore 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Balfore. 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 9 military records available for the last name Balfore. For the veterans among your Balfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfore lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Balfore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balfore in 1983 was 56, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfore 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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