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Beltley Family History

Beltley 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: Bentley, Betley, Beatley, Belle, Berley, Bellew, Betler, Begley

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Where is the Beltley family from?

You can see how Beltley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Beltley family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beltley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beltley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beltley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beltley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Beltley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Beltley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Beltley. For the veterans among your Beltley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Beltley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beltley in 1967 was 35, and 83 in 2003.

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