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Belcour Family History

Belcour 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: Belcourt, Delcour, Balfour, Belcher, Becher, Bello, Welcome, Belton

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Where is the Belcour family from?

You can see how Belcour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belcour family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Belcour families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Belcour families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belcour's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belcour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belcour 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 Belcour ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Belcour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Belcour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belcour 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Belcour. 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 59 military records available for the last name Belcour. For the veterans among your Belcour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belcour lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Belcour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Belcour in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belcour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belcour 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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