This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Belsches family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Belsches Family History

Belsches 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, Belshe, Becher, Blacher, Belich, Welsch, Meloche

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Belsches family from?

You can see how Belsches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsches family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belsches families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Belsches families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Belsches's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Belsches families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsches surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Belsches ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Belsches | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Belsches family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Belsches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsches census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Belsches

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Belsches. 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.

View all Belsches immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Belsches. For the veterans among your Belsches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Belsches military records

You've only scratched the surface of Belsches family history

Discover More

What is the average Belsches lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Belsches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belsches in 1957 was 54, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belsches

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belsches 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Belsches family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial