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Belfy Family History

Belfy 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: Belfi, Beley, Belay, Bell, Berry, Belle, Bly, Bello, Berley, Belka

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Where is the Belfy family from?

You can see how Belfy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belfy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Belfy families living in Michigan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Belfy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Belfy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfy 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 267 census records available for the last name Belfy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Belfy. 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 52 military records available for the last name Belfy. For the veterans among your Belfy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Belfy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belfy in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belfy 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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