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Belscher Family History

Belscher 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: Belcher, Belschner, Becher, Blacher, Buescher, Reuscher, Hoelscher

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Where is the Belscher family from?

You can see how Belscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belscher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Belscher families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Belscher's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Belscher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belscher 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 Belscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belscher. 45% of Belscher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Belscher women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Pumper
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Belscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Belscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belscher 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Belscher. 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 42 military records available for the last name Belscher. For the veterans among your Belscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belscher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Belscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belscher in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belscher 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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