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Belfils Family History

Belfils 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, Bellis, Belfi, Beliles, Bellile, Bell, Melis, Elias, Bliss

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Where is the Belfils family from?

You can see how Belfils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belfils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Belfils families living in Oregon. This was about 54% of all the recorded Belfils's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Belfils families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Belfils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfils 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Belfils. 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 16 military records available for the last name Belfils. For the veterans among your Belfils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfils lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Belfils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belfils in 1964 was 83, and 38 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfils 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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