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Belh Family History

Belh 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: Bell, Bel, Belt, Beth, Bech, Belz, Belch, Belo, Beld, Beh

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Where is the Belh family from?

You can see how Belh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Belh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Belh family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belh's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Belh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belh 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 186 census records available for the last name Belh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Belh. 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 36 military records available for the last name Belh. For the veterans among your Belh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Belh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Belh in 1969 was 75, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belh 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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