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Belfint Family History

Belfint 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: Belin, Belkin, Bellina, Bellin, Delfino, Balint, Belling, Belmont

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Where is the Belfint family from?

You can see how Belfint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfint family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belfint family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfint's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Belfint families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfint surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belfint ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Belfint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfint 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Belfint. 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 1 military records available for the last name Belfint. For the veterans among your Belfint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfint lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Belfint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belfint in 1987 was 85, and 90 in 1996.

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