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Belfon Family History

Belfon 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: Belton, Belson, Bellon, Beldon, Elton, Benson, Elson, Felton, Bello

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Where is the Belfon family from?

You can see how Belfon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belfon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Belfon family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfon's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Belfon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belfon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfon 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Belfon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Belfon. For the veterans among your Belfon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Belfon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belfon in 1964 was 56, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfon 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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