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Balfontz Family History

Balfontz 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, Balfour, Balon, Ballon, Alfonso, Lontz, Belmonte, Bamonte

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Where is the Balfontz family from?

You can see how Balfontz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfontz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balfontz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Balfontz families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfontz's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Balfontz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfontz 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 30 census records available for the last name Balfontz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfontz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Balfontz. 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 Balfontz. For the veterans among your Balfontz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfontz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1984, in the United States, Balfontz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balfontz in 1979 was 71, and 73 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balfontz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfontz 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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