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Belder Family History

Belder 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: Helder, Gelder, Beller, Elder, Bender, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Kelder

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Where is the Belder family from?

You can see how Belder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Belder families living in Quebec. This was about 44% of all the recorded Belder's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belder. 28% of Belder men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Belder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belder were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belder 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Belder. 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 164 military records available for the last name Belder. For the veterans among your Belder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Belder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belder in 1962 was 58, and 85 in 2000.

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