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Beldew Family History

Beldew 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: Bellew, Belden, Belew, Helder, Belle, Bezdek, Gelder, Bellow, Beller

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Where is the Beldew family from?

You can see how Beldew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beldew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beldew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beldew families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Beldew's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beldew families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Beldew ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Beldew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beldew 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Beldew. 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 2 military records available for the last name Beldew. For the veterans among your Beldew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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