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Belser Family History

Belser Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Belsen in Württemberg or Lower Saxony. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Belzer.

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


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Where is the Belser family from?

You can see how Belser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Belser families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Belser's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Belser families in 1911.
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What did your Belser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belser. 35% of Belser men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Belser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belser were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Teacher
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Belser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Belser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belser 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Belser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belser. For the veterans among your Belser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Belser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Belser in 1945 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belser 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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