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Belme Family History

Belme 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: Belle, Belke, Helme, Belue, Behme, Bell, Helm, Holme, Elmer, Bence

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Where is the Belme family from?

You can see how Belme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belme families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Belme family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Belme's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belme families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belme 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 Belme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belme. 50% of Belme men worked as a Bartender.

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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

  • Bartender
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Belme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Belme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belme 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 Belme. 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 42 military records available for the last name Belme. For the veterans among your Belme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belme lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Belme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belme in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belme 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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