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Belgin Family History

Belgin 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: Belin, Bergin, Belkin, Bellin, Begin, Beloin, Belvin, Elgin, Beldin

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Where is the Belgin family from?

You can see how Belgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belgin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Belgin families living in Somerset. This was about 82% of all the recorded Belgin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Belgin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgin 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 Belgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belgin. 78% of Belgin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Belgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgin 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Belgin. 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 106 military records available for the last name Belgin. For the veterans among your Belgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Belgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belgin in 1969 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belgin 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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