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Belfont Family History

Belfont 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: Belmont, Belton, Belson, Belmonte, Befort, Belford, Delmont, Bellon

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Where is the Belfont family from?

You can see how Belfont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfont family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Belfont families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Belfont families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfont's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belfont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belfont ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Belfont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfont 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Belfont. 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 93 military records available for the last name Belfont. For the veterans among your Belfont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfont lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belfont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belfont in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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