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Belches Family History

Belches 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, Belles, Beecher, Belch, Belshe, Melcher, Bechen

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Where is the Belches family from?

You can see how Belches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belches family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Belches family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Belches's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Belches families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belches 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 198 census records available for the last name Belches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belches 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Belches. 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 102 military records available for the last name Belches. For the veterans among your Belches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belches lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Belches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belches in 1964 was 80, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belches 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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