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Belfiore Family History

Belfiore Name Meaning

Italian:: from the personal name Belfiore meaning ‘beautiful (as a) flower’. habitational name from any of numerous minor places called Belfiore as for example in Verona province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bellafiore, Wetmore, Bedford, Belfield, Befort, Belfi, Elford

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Where is the Belfiore family from?

You can see how Belfiore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfiore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Belfiore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Belfiore families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Belfiore's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belfiore families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfiore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belfiore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belfiore. 21% of Belfiore men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Belfiore women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belfiore were Farmer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belfiore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfiore 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Belfiore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 583 military records available for the last name Belfiore. For the veterans among your Belfiore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfiore lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Belfiore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belfiore in 1951 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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