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Belsh Family History

Belsh 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: Welsh, Belch, Belshe, Kelsh, Bell, Balch, Brush, Best, Belle, Bello

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Where is the Belsh family from?

You can see how Belsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Belsh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Belsh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belsh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belsh. 40% of Belsh men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Carpenter Contractor
    20%
  • Paperhanger
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
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What Belsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Belsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsh 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Belsh. 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 39 military records available for the last name Belsh. For the veterans among your Belsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Belsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Belsh in 1969 was 56, and 71 in 1998.

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