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Belsheim Family History

Belsheim 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: Borsheim, Nesheim, Belshe, Bernheim, Belcher, Wertheim, Beilstein

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Where is the Belsheim family from?

You can see how Belsheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belsheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Belsheim families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Belsheim's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Belsheim families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belsheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belsheim. 100% of Belsheim men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Belsheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Belsheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsheim 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Belsheim. 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 71 military records available for the last name Belsheim. For the veterans among your Belsheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsheim lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Belsheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Belsheim in 1960 was 59, and 91 in 2003.

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