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Balfans Family History

Balfans 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: Balfanz, Balan, Balas, Ballas, Kalfas, Balkan, Balian, Alfano, Balazs

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Where is the Balfans family from?

You can see how Balfans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Balfans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Balfans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Balfans families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Balfans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfans 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Balfans. 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 23 military records available for the last name Balfans. For the veterans among your Balfans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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