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Belfante Family History

Belfante 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: Bellante, Belmonte, Elefante, Bellanti, Infante, Belan, Belman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfante 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 41 census records available for the last name Belfante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfante 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Belfante. 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 51 military records available for the last name Belfante. For the veterans among your Belfante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfante lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Belfante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Belfante in 1969 was 69, and 63 in 2002.

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