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Belshner Family History

Belshner 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: Belschner, Belcher, Beisner, Elsner, Leshner, Belshe, Kelchner

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Where is the Belshner family from?

You can see how Belshner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belshner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Belshner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Belshner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belshner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belshner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Belshner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belshner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Belshner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Belshner. For the veterans among your Belshner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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