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Belsch Family History

Belsch 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: Belich, Welsch, Belch, Betsch, Besch, Bersch, Kelsch, Bensch, Balch

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Where is the Belsch family from?

You can see how Belsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belsch family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belsch's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Belsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belsch ancestors do for a living?

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

What Belsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Belsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsch 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Belsch. 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 45 military records available for the last name Belsch. For the veterans among your Belsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Belsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Belsch in 1968 was 92, and 91 in 1988.

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