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Balfan 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.

Where is the Balfan family from?

You can see how Balfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balfan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Balfan families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balfan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balfan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Balfan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 79 census records available for the last name Balfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Balfan. 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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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Balfan. For the veterans among your Balfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Balfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balfan in 1980 was 85, and 85 in 1983.

Balfan Surname Meaning

Where is the Balfan family from?

What Balfan family records will you find?

What is the average Balfan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Balfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balfan in 1980 was 85, and 85 in 1983.

74	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
79	Census and Voter Lists
5	Member Trees

74	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
24	Immigration Records
79	Census and Voter Lists
5	Member Trees

Balfan Family History