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Beld Family History

Beld Surname Meaning

Dutch (also Van den Beld): topographic name from beld ‘low hill’ a variant of Belt. English: from Middle English beld ‘brave courageous’ (Old English beald).

Compare Bold. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Beld family from?

You can see how Beld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Beld families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beld's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beld families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beld 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 Beld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beld. 40% of Beld men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beld women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beld were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beld 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Beld. 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 935 military records available for the last name Beld. For the veterans among your Beld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beld lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Beld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beld in 1954 was 35, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beld ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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