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Beltis Family History

Beltis 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: Bellis, Bettis, Feltis, Melis, Beets, Belton, Belin, Bullis, Mellis

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Where is the Beltis family from?

You can see how Beltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beltis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Beltis families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Beltis's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Beltis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beltis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beltis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Beltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Beltis. 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 24 military records available for the last name Beltis. For the veterans among your Beltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Beltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Beltis in 1955 was 45, and 83 in 2001.

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