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Belfoy Family History

Belfoy 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: Bello, Belton, Bellow, Meloy, Belson, Deloy, Below, Belfer, Belo

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Where is the Belfoy family from?

You can see how Belfoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belfoy families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Belfoy families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Belfoy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belfoy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfoy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belfoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and H Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belfoy. 100% of Belfoy men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Belfoy women worked as a H Work. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • H Work
    100%
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What Belfoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Belfoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfoy 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Belfoy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Belfoy. For the veterans among your Belfoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfoy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Belfoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Belfoy in 1960 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

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