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Beldt Family History

Beldt 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: Belt, Bendt, Boldt, Beld, Heldt, Belot, Feldt, Bell, Bold, Best

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Where is the Beldt family from?

You can see how Beldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Beldt families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Beldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Beldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beldt 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 Beldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beldt. 60% of Beldt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Beldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beldt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Beldt. 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 37 military records available for the last name Beldt. For the veterans among your Beldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Beldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Beldt in 1964 was 76, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beldt 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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