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Belgard Family History

Belgard Surname Meaning

Altered (shortened) form of French Bellegarde.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belgard family from?

You can see how Belgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belgard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Belgard families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Belgard's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Belgard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgard 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 Belgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belgard. 36% of Belgard men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Belgard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belgard were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Belgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgard 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Belgard. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Belgard. For the veterans among your Belgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgard lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Belgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belgard in 1947 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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