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Balfoort Family History

Balfoort 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: Balfour, Barfoot, Galford, Walford, Barefoot, Walvoord, Bamford

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Where is the Balfoort family from?

You can see how Balfoort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfoort family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balfoort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Balfoort families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfoort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balfoort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balfoort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balfoort ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balfoort. 100% of Balfoort men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Balfoort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfoort 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 Balfoort. 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 264 military records available for the last name Balfoort. For the veterans among your Balfoort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balfoort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Balfoort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balfoort in 1963 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

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