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Belfitt Family History

Belfitt Surname Meaning

variant of Belford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Belfitt family from?

You can see how Belfitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Belfitt families living in Derbyshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Belfitt's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Belfitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfitt 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 Belfitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belfitt. 95% of Belfitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • No Occupation
    6%

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Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Belfitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfitt 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Belfitt. 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 62 military records available for the last name Belfitt. For the veterans among your Belfitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfitt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Belfitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Belfitt in 1975 was 75, and 83 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfitt 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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