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Belhume Family History

Belhume 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: Bethune, Belhumeur, Belgum, Belue, Blume, Behme, Begue, Belle

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Where is the Belhume family from?

You can see how Belhume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belhume family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Belhume family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Belhume's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Belhume families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Belhume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belhume 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Belhume. 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 1 military records available for the last name Belhume. For the veterans among your Belhume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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