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Belcer Family History

Belcer Surname 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: Belcher, Beller, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Melcer, Belfer, Balcer

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Where is the Belcer family from?

You can see how Belcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belcer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Belcer families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Belcer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Belcer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belcer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Belcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belcer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Belcer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Belcer. For the veterans among your Belcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belcer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Belcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Belcer in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belcer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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