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Belfeld Family History

Belfeld 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: Belfield, Rehfeld, Neufeld, Belfer, Belford, Berfield, Bielefeld

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Where is the Belfeld family from?

You can see how Belfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belfeld family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belfeld's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Belfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfeld 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 36 census records available for the last name Belfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfeld 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Belfeld. 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 military records available for the last name Belfeld. For the veterans among your Belfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfeld lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Belfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belfeld in 1984 was 67, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfeld 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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