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Belwood Family History

Belwood Surname Meaning

see Bellwood.

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


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Where is the Belwood family from?

You can see how Belwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Belwood families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Belwood's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Belwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belwood 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 Belwood ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Belwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belwood 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Belwood. 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 194 military records available for the last name Belwood. For the veterans among your Belwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belwood lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Belwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Belwood in 1948 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belwood 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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