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Belsner Family History

Belsner 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: Beisner, Elsner, Belser, Besner, Berner, Reisner, Belcher, Bester

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Where is the Belsner family from?

You can see how Belsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belsner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Belsner family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Belsner's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Belsner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belsner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Belsner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Belsner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Belsner. For the veterans among your Belsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Belsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belsner in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 1997.

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