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Belshan Family History

Belshan 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: Belshaw, Bellman, Belan, Belson, Belman, Behan, Beltran, Relihan

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Where is the Belshan family from?

You can see how Belshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Belshan families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Belshan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Belshan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belshan 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 Belshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belshan. 62% of Belshan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm
    12%

What Belshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belshan 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Belshan. 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 35 military records available for the last name Belshan. For the veterans among your Belshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belshan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Belshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belshan in 1948 was 46, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belshan 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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