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Belhart Family History

Belhart 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: Benhart, De Hart, Bellar, Denhart, Ehart, Bushart, Elgart, Bellard

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Where is the Belhart family from?

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

What did your Belhart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Belhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belhart 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Belhart. 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 10 military records available for the last name Belhart. For the veterans among your Belhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belhart lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Belhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Belhart in 1969 was 68, and 61 in 1997.

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