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Belshaw Family History

Belshaw Surname Meaning

English: variant of Belcher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belshaw family from?

You can see how Belshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 395 Belshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Belshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Belshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Belshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belshaw. 25% of Belshaw men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Belshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belshaw were Joiner and Unpaid House 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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    9%
  • Solicitor
    6%
  • Joiner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Belshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belshaw 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Belshaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belshaw. For the veterans among your Belshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belshaw lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Belshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belshaw in 1953 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belshaw 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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