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Belbner Family History

Belbner 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: Berner, Felber, Belcher, Beaber, Feldner, Beller, Kelner, Beisner

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Where is the Belbner family from?

You can see how Belbner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belbner family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Belbner families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Belbner's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Belbner families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belbner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belbner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Belbner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belbner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Belbner. 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 military records available for the last name Belbner. For the veterans among your Belbner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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