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Belsinger Family History

Belsinger 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: Bellinger, Gelsinger, Bessinger, Betsinger, Elsinger, Bolsinger

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Where is the Belsinger family from?

You can see how Belsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Belsinger family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belsinger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Belsinger families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsinger 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 Belsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belsinger. 100% of Belsinger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Belsinger women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Belsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Belsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsinger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Belsinger. 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 104 military records available for the last name Belsinger. For the veterans among your Belsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsinger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Belsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belsinger in 1969 was 81, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belsinger 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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