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Belge Family History

Belge 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: Belle, Berge, Belke, Belger, Welge, Benge, Belue, Bell, Berger, Berg

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Where is the Belge family from?

You can see how Belge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Belge families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Belge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belge 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 Belge ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Belge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Belge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belge 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Belge. 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 74 military records available for the last name Belge. For the veterans among your Belge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Belge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Belge in 1969 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belge 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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