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Belco Family History

Belco 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: Bello, Besco, Belch, Belo, Belko, Bell, Beck, Balch, Barco, Bence

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Where is the Belco family from?

You can see how Belco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Belco family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belco's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Belco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belco 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 Belco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belco. 100% of Belco women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Belco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belco 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Belco. 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 22 military records available for the last name Belco. For the veterans among your Belco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belco lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Belco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Belco in 1967 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belco 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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