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Belfer Family History

Belfer Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish be(he)lfer ba(he)lfer ‘teacher's assistant’

(someone who conducts children to school).

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


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Where is the Belfer family from?

You can see how Belfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Belfer families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Belfer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Belfer families in 1891.
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What did your Belfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belfer. 100% of Belfer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Belfer. 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 166 military records available for the last name Belfer. For the veterans among your Belfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Belfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belfer in 1941 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfer 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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