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Belschwender Family History

Belschwender 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: Belschner, Schwender, Neuschwander, Blackwelder, Bergschneider

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Where is the Belschwender family from?

You can see how Belschwender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belschwender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Belschwender families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Belschwender's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belschwender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belschwender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belschwender ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Belschwender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belschwender 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Belschwender. 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 20 military records available for the last name Belschwender. For the veterans among your Belschwender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belschwender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Belschwender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belschwender in 1963 was 46, and 96 in 2000.

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