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Belte Family History

Belte 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, Belt, Beste, Belke, Belter, Bolte, Beltz, Berte, Belote, Bente

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Where is the Belte family from?

You can see how Belte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Belte families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belte's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belte 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 Belte ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belte. 100% of Belte 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
    100%

What Belte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Belte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belte 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Belte. 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 68 military records available for the last name Belte. For the veterans among your Belte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belte in 1966 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belte 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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