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Belthuis Family History

Belthuis 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: Bulthuis, Berghuis, Veldhuis, Balthis, Bolhuis, Wolthuis, Bethune

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Where is the Belthuis family from?

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

What did your Belthuis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belthuis. 75% of Belthuis men worked as a Paper Hanger. .

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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

  • Paper Hanger
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Belthuis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Belthuis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belthuis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Belthuis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Belthuis. For the veterans among your Belthuis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belthuis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Belthuis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belthuis in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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