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Belchard Family History

Belchard 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: Bechard, Bernhard, Belcher, Bouchard, Bellard, Reichard, Burchard

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Where is the Belchard family from?

You can see how Belchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Belchard family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Belchard's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Belchard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belchard 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 46 census records available for the last name Belchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchard 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 immigration records available for the last name Belchard. 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 military records available for the last name Belchard. For the veterans among your Belchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchard lifespan?

Average Belchard life expectancy in 2004 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchard 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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