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Beldham Family History

Beldham Surname Meaning

variant of Beldam with intrusive h.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Beldham family from?

You can see how Beldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beldham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beldham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Beldham families living in Surrey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Beldham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Beldham families in 1891.
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What did your Beldham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wharf Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beldham. 100% of Beldham men worked as a Wharf Labourer and 90% of Beldham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wharf Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

What Beldham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beldham 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Beldham. 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 100 military records available for the last name Beldham. For the veterans among your Beldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beldham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Beldham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beldham in 1955 was 31, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beldham 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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