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Belschner Name Meaning

South German: variant of Belzner ‘furrier’.

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


Similar surnames: Kelchner, Taschner, Mescher, Beisner, Kurschner, Kerscher, Blocher

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Where is the Belschner family from?

You can see how Belschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belschner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Belschner families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belschner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Belschner families in 1891.
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What did your Belschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belschner. 48% of Belschner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Belschner women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belschner were Operator and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belschner 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Belschner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 368 military records available for the last name Belschner. For the veterans among your Belschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belschner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belschner in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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