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Belshause Family History

Belshause 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: Bolthouse, Gelhaus, Betthauser, Feldhaus, Belshe, Welshans

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Where is the Belshause family from?

You can see how Belshause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belshause family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belshause family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belshause's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belshause families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belshause surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belshause ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Belshause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belshause 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 Belshause. 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 Belshause. For the veterans among your Belshause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belshause lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Belshause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belshause in 1980 was 77, and 97 in 2002.

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