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Bellafant Family History

Bellafant 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: Bellman, Villafana, Belland, Bellavance, Villafane, Bellante

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Where is the Bellafant family from?

You can see how Bellafant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellafant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bellafant families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellafant's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bellafant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellafant 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 36 census records available for the last name Bellafant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellafant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bellafant. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bellafant. For the veterans among your Bellafant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellafant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Bellafant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bellafant in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellafant 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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