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Belfry Family History

Belfry 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: Berry, Baldry, Beery, Belfer, Belford, Belsky, Belfi, Bembry, Beury

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Where is the Belfry family from?

You can see how Belfry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belfry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Belfry families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belfry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfry 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 Belfry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belfry. 47% of Belfry men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Belfry women worked as an Income.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Soldier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Belfry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Belfry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfry 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Belfry. 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 201 military records available for the last name Belfry. For the veterans among your Belfry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Belfry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belfry in 1965 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belfry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfry 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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