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Belsher Family History

Belsher Surname Meaning

see Belcher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Belsher family from?

You can see how Belsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belsher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Belsher families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Belsher's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Belsher families in 1891.
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What did your Belsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belsher. 80% of Belsher 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Belsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Belsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsher 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Belsher. 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 512 military records available for the last name Belsher. For the veterans among your Belsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Belsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belsher in 1964 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belsher 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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