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Belfour Family History

Belfour 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: Balfour, Belfer, Belford, Belcourt, Delcour, Bello, Belcher, Belton

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Where is the Belfour family from?

You can see how Belfour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belfour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Belfour families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Belfour's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belfour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfour 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 Belfour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belfour. 34% of Belfour men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belfour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfour 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Belfour. 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 136 military records available for the last name Belfour. For the veterans among your Belfour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfour lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Belfour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belfour in 1967 was 78, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belfour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfour 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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