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Belfance Family History

Belfance 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: Ballance, Bellante, Bellanca, Bence, Lance, Belan, Belman, Belgarde

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Where is the Belfance family from?

You can see how Belfance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfance family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Belfance family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfance's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Belfance families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfance 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 128 census records available for the last name Belfance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfance 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 Belfance. 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 26 military records available for the last name Belfance. For the veterans among your Belfance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfance lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Belfance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belfance in 1967 was 77, and 19 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfance 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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