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Belz Name Meaning

South German: variant of Beltz . East German: nickname of Slavic origin from Old Slavic bělъ ‘white bright fair’ referring to the color of the named person's hair or complexion.

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


Similar surnames: Bell, Welz, Beltz, Beck, Selz, Bel, Bilz, Belle, Gell, Banz

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Where is the Belz family from?

You can see how Belz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Belz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belz. 23% of Belz men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Belz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belz were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Teacher
    5%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Belz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Belz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Belz. For the veterans among your Belz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Belz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Belz in 1952 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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