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Belferman Family History

Belferman 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: Bullerman, Hellerman, Hefferman, Beerman, Leiferman, Ellerman

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Where is the Belferman family from?

You can see how Belferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belferman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Belferman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Belferman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belferman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belferman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belferman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Belferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belferman 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Belferman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Belferman. For the veterans among your Belferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belferman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Belferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Belferman in 1966 was 64, and 80 in 1999.

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