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Belfist Family History

Belfist 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: Bellis, Belfi, Benoist, Melis, Best, Beamish, Bliss, Geist, Beilfuss

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Where is the Belfist family from?

You can see how Belfist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfist family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Belfist family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfist's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Belfist families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Belfist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfist 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Belfist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belfist. For the veterans among your Belfist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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