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Balfer Family History

Balfer 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: Balmer, Balter, Balser, Balfe, Baller, Belfer, Balder, Balcer, Balzer

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Where is the Balfer family from?

You can see how Balfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Balfer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balfer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfer 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 98 census records available for the last name Balfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfer 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Balfer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Balfer. For the veterans among your Balfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Balfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balfer in 1969 was 21, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balfer 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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