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Beltran Name Meaning

Spanish (Beltrán) Catalan and southern French: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements berht ‘bright famous’ + hramn ‘raven’. See also Bertram .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beltram, Bertram, Beltrami, Bertran, Beloin, Beltramo, Belman, Belan

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Where is the Beltran family from?

You can see how Beltran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beltran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Beltran families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Beltran's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beltran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beltran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beltran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beltran. 41% of Beltran men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Beltran women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beltran were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Beltran. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Beltran. For the veterans among your Beltran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltran lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Beltran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Beltran in 1941 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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