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Balfa Family History

Balfa 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: Bala, Balla, Balfe, Baffa, Balda, Balma, Balch, Sala, Bara, Basa

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Where is the Balfa family from?

You can see how Balfa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Balfa families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Balfa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balfa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfa 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 50 census records available for the last name Balfa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Balfa. 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 Balfa. For the veterans among your Balfa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Balfa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balfa in 1976 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfa 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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