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Belschwinder Family History

Belschwinder 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, Neuschwander, Geschwind, Schwinger, Schwander, Blechinger

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Where is the Belschwinder family from?

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

What did your Belschwinder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Belschwinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belschwinder 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Belschwinder. 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 1 military records available for the last name Belschwinder. For the veterans among your Belschwinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belschwinder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Belschwinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belschwinder in 1974 was 71, and 87 in 2000.

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