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Belgum Family History

Belgum Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name derived from Old Norse belgr ‘animal skin’.

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


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Where is the Belgum family from?

You can see how Belgum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belgum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Belgum families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belgum's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Belgum families in 1891.
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What did your Belgum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belgum. 100% of Belgum 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belgum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgum 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Belgum. 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 217 military records available for the last name Belgum. For the veterans among your Belgum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belgum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Belgum in 1963 was 75, and 22 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belgum 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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