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Belfrey Family History

Belfrey 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: Pelfrey, Jeffrey, Alfrey, Palfrey, Belfer, Delorey, Wolfrey, Bilbrey

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Where is the Belfrey family from?

You can see how Belfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belfrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Belfrey families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Belfrey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belfrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfrey 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 Belfrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belfrey. 50% of Belfrey men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Belfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfrey 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Belfrey. 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 111 military records available for the last name Belfrey. For the veterans among your Belfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Belfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Belfrey in 1966 was 74, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belfrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfrey 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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