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Belfi Family History

Belfi Surname Meaning

Italian (Belluno): probably from an old personal name Belfiglio meaning ‘beautiful son’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belfi family from?

You can see how Belfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Belfi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Belfi family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belfi's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Belfi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belfi. 20% of Belfi men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Belfi women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belfi were Mill Hand and Salesgirl.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Tile Setter
    15%
  • Mill Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Factory Hand
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Salesgirl
    19%

What Belfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Belfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfi 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Belfi. 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 361 military records available for the last name Belfi. For the veterans among your Belfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belfi in 1963 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfi 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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