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Belfre Family History

Belfre 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: Beltre, Belle, Belke, Balfe, Del Re, Belfiore, Belfer, Belaire

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Where is the Belfre family from?

You can see how Belfre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belfre family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belfre's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Belfre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfre 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 47 census records available for the last name Belfre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfre 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Belfre. 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 3 military records available for the last name Belfre. For the veterans among your Belfre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfre lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Belfre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belfre in 1975 was 91, and 92 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfre 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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