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Belcham Family History

Belcham Surname Meaning

see Belsham.

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


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Where is the Belcham family from?

You can see how Belcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Belcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Belcham families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Belcham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belcham families in 1891.
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What did your Belcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pawnbrokers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belcham. 100% of Belcham men worked as a Pawnbrokers Assistant and 90% of Belcham 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

  • Pawnbrokers Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Belcham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belcham 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Belcham. 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 146 military records available for the last name Belcham. For the veterans among your Belcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belcham lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Belcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belcham in 1968 was 70, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belcham 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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