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Belharz Family History

Belharz 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: Bellar, Bellard, Bechard, Elhard, Gelhar, Bednarz, Behar, Benhart

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Where is the Belharz family from?

You can see how Belharz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belharz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Belharz families living in Iowa. This was about 55% of all the recorded Belharz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Belharz families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belharz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Belharz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belharz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Belharz. 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 Belharz. For the veterans among your Belharz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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