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Belfore Family History

Belfore 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: Belfiore, Belford, Belmore, Telford, Welford, Elford, Bedford, Befort

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Where is the Belfore family from?

You can see how Belfore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Belfore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Belfore family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfore's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Belfore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belfore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belfore. 100% of Belfore 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Belfore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfore 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Belfore. 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 43 military records available for the last name Belfore. For the veterans among your Belfore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfore lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Belfore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belfore in 1971 was 73, and 67 in 1998.

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