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Belsit Family History

Belsit 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: Belsito, Best, Belin, Belt, Belkin, Belson, Bellin, Bellis, Belshe

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Where is the Belsit family from?

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

What did your Belsit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Belsit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsit 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Belsit. 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 6 military records available for the last name Belsit. For the veterans among your Belsit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsit lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Belsit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belsit in 1979 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

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