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Beltman Family History

Beltman 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: Bellman, Belman, Beltran, Bultman, Bertman, Weltman, Feltman, Veltman

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Where is the Beltman family from?

You can see how Beltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Beltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Beltman families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Beltman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beltman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beltman 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 Beltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beltman. 42% of Beltman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Retired
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

What Beltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltman 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Beltman. 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 153 military records available for the last name Beltman. For the veterans among your Beltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beltman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beltman in 1964 was 77, and 26 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beltman 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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