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Belchem Family History

Belchem Surname Meaning

see Belsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Belchem family from?

You can see how Belchem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Belchem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Belchem families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belchem's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Belchem families in 1891.
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What did your Belchem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belchem. 100% of Belchem men worked as a Decorator and 87% of Belchem women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belchem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchem 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Belchem. 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 50 military records available for the last name Belchem. For the veterans among your Belchem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchem lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Belchem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Belchem in 1977 was 77, and 56 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchem 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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