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Belchner Family History

Belchner 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, Belschner, Kelchner, Beichner, Becher, Buchner, Beichler

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Where is the Belchner family from?

You can see how Belchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Belchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Belchner family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belchner's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Belchner families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belchner 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 Belchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belchner. 100% of Belchner men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Belchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Belchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Belchner. 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 22 military records available for the last name Belchner. For the veterans among your Belchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchner lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Belchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belchner in 1979 was 64, and 34 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belchner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchner 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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