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Belfor Family History

Belfor 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: Belfer, Belford, Balfour, Bello, Belton, Bellow, Telford, Beller

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Where is the Belfor family from?

You can see how Belfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belfor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Belfor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Belfor families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belfor's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Belfor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belfor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belfor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofing Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belfor. 50% of Belfor men worked as a Roofing Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Roofing Salesman
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Belfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belfor 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Belfor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Belfor. For the veterans among your Belfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belfor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Belfor in 1966 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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