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Balfeta Family History

Balfeta 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: Balfe, Kaleta, Balkema, Mallet, Barrett, Billet, Balfour, Baskett

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Where is the Balfeta family from?

You can see how Balfeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfeta family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Balfeta family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfeta's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Balfeta families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfeta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balfeta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balfeta. 100% of Balfeta men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Balfeta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Balfeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfeta 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Balfeta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Balfeta. For the veterans among your Balfeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfeta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Balfeta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Balfeta in 1982 was 70, and 79 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfeta 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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