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Belgar Family History

Belgar 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: Melgar, Belger, Bellar, Felgar, Belgard, Bear, Berger, Beger, Bolger

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Where is the Belgar family from?

You can see how Belgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belgar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Belgar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Belgar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belgar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgar 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 211 census records available for the last name Belgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Belgar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Belgar. For the veterans among your Belgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Belgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belgar in 1970 was 54, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belgar 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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