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Belsome Family History

Belsome 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: Welcome, Newsome, Ledsome, Belson, Belshe, Belmore, Bloome, Belote

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Where is the Belsome family from?

You can see how Belsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsome family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belsome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Belsome families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Belsome's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Belsome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsome 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 Belsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belsome. 47% of Belsome men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    47%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Fur Trapperfisherman
    24%

What Belsome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Belsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsome 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Belsome. 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 31 military records available for the last name Belsome. For the veterans among your Belsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsome lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Belsome in 1963 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belsome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belsome 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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