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Belders Family History

Belders 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: Selders, Elders, Helder, Gelder, Beller, Elder, Bender, Belter, Beers

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Where is the Belders family from?

You can see how Belders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belders family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Belders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Belders family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Belders's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Belders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belders 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 Belders ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Belders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belders 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 Belders. 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 37 military records available for the last name Belders. For the veterans among your Belders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belders lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Belders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Belders in 1968 was 86, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belders 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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