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Belgrade Family History

Belgrade 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: Belgrave, Belgarde, De Grace, De Grado, Seagrave, Del Grande, Delgado

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Where is the Belgrade family from?

You can see how Belgrade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgrade family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Belgrade families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Belgrade families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Belgrade's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belgrade families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgrade surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belgrade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belgrade. 46% of Belgrade men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Belgrade women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belgrade were Barber and Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Barber
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Belgrade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgrade 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Belgrade. 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 116 military records available for the last name Belgrade. For the veterans among your Belgrade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgrade lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Belgrade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belgrade in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

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