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Balfourd Family History

Balfourd 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, Bamford, Alford, Halford, Belford, Banford

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Where is the Balfourd family from?

You can see how Balfourd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfourd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Balfourd families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Balfourd families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfourd's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Balfourd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfourd 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 78 census records available for the last name Balfourd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfourd 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Balfourd. 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 12 military records available for the last name Balfourd. For the veterans among your Balfourd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfourd lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Balfourd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Balfourd in 1971 was 55, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfourd 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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