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Balforn Family History

Balforn 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: Balfour, Galford, Walford, Balon, Ballon, Bamford, Alborn, Alford

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Where is the Balforn family from?

You can see how Balforn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balforn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Balforn families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Balforn families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balforn's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Balforn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Balforn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balforn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Balforn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Balforn. For the veterans among your Balforn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balforn 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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