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Belch Family History

Belch Surname Meaning

English: variant of Balch.

German: nickname from Middle High German belche ‘coot’ (bird) for someone who was thought to resemble the bird in some way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belch family from?

You can see how Belch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Belch families living in Middlesex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Belch's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Belch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belch 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 Belch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belch. 25% of Belch men worked as a Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and 100% of Belch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker)
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Wood Packing Case Maker
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Belch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Belch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belch 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Belch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belch. For the veterans among your Belch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Belch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belch in 1955 was 47, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belch 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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