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Beltcher Family History

Beltcher 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: Belcher, Betcher, Bettcher, Becher, Letcher, Blacher, Bratcher

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Where is the Beltcher family from?

You can see how Beltcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltcher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beltcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Beltcher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beltcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beltcher families in 1891.
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What did your Beltcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beltcher. 50% of Beltcher men worked as a Painter and 60% of Beltcher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beltcher were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Beltcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltcher 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Beltcher. 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 Beltcher. For the veterans among your Beltcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltcher lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Beltcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Beltcher in 1981 was 50, and 62 in 1991.

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