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Belfin Family History

Belfin 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: Belin, Belkin, Bellin, Beloin, Belfi, Belvin, Delfin, Beldin, Berlin

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Where is the Belfin family from?

You can see how Belfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belfin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Belfin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belfin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Belfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Belfin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Belfin. For the veterans among your Belfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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