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Beltson Family History

Beltson 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: Belton, Belson, Betson, Beatson, Bentson, Elton, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Beltson family from?

You can see how Beltson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Beltson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Beltson families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Beltson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beltson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beltson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beltson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Beltson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltson 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Beltson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beltson. For the veterans among your Beltson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Beltson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beltson in 1972 was 66, and 92 in 2002.

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