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Belfall Family History

Belfall Name 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: Kelsall, Belval, Beall, Bendall, Bell, Beal, Ball, Fall, Belle, Bello

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Where is the Belfall family from?

You can see how Belfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Belfall families living in Essex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Belfall's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Belfall families in 1891.
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What did your Belfall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belfall. 100% of Belfall men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Belfall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Belfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Belfall. 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 34 military records available for the last name Belfall. For the veterans among your Belfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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