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Belchar Family History

Belchar 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, Becher, Bachar, Pelchat, Bellar, Beecher, Belch, Bechard

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Where is the Belchar family from?

You can see how Belchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belchar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Belchar family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Belchar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Belchar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belchar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belchar. 67% of Belchar men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Belchar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Belchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchar 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Belchar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Belchar. For the veterans among your Belchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Belchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belchar in 1966 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belchar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchar 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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