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Belstead Family History

Belstead 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: Halstead, Beckstead, Balstad, Elstad, Newstead, Bumstead, Bolstad

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Where is the Belstead family from?

You can see how Belstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belstead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Belstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Belstead families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Belstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belstead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belstead. 100% of Belstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Belstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belstead 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Belstead. 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 27 military records available for the last name Belstead. For the veterans among your Belstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belstead lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1969, in the United States, Belstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Belstead in 1967 was 71, and 66 in 1969.

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