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Belchers Family History

Belchers 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: Belcher, Becher, Elchert, Beecher, Melcher, Welcher, Borchers

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Where is the Belchers family from?

You can see how Belchers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belchers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Belchers families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Belchers's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Belchers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belchers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Belchers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchers 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Belchers. 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 11 military records available for the last name Belchers. For the veterans among your Belchers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchers lifespan?

Average Belchers life expectancy in 1978 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchers 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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