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Belthan Family History

Belthan 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: Beltran, Belton, Feltham, Bellman, Belan, Belman, Bentham, Behan

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Where is the Belthan family from?

You can see how Belthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belthan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Belthan family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Belthan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Belthan families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belthan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Belthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belthan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Belthan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Belthan. For the veterans among your Belthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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