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Belg Family History

Belg 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: Bell, Berg, Bel, Belt, Beg, Belz, Belo, Beld, Begg, Elg

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Where is the Belg family from?

You can see how Belg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Belg family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Belg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Belg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belg. 50% of Belg men worked as a Fireman and 100% of Belg women worked as a House 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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Florist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%
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What Belg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Belg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belg 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Belg. 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 49 military records available for the last name Belg. For the veterans among your Belg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Belg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belg in 1971 was 69, and 68 in 1998.

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