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Belfontain Family History

Belfontain 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: Fountain, Belmonte, Bolotin, Fontaine, Blondin, Belmont, Fontan

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Where is the Belfontain family from?

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

What did your Belfontain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belfontain. 75% of Belfontain men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Belfontain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfontain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Belfontain. 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 Belfontain. For the veterans among your Belfontain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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