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 Belstine family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Belstine Family History

Belstine 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: Derstine, Celestine, Holstine, Beaston, Elston, Belton, Benston

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Belstine family from?

You can see how Belstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belstine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belstine families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Belstine family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Belstine's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Belstine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belstine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Belstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Belstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belstine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Belstine

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Belstine. 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 Belstine immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Belstine. For the veterans among your Belstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Belstine military records

You've only scratched the surface of Belstine family history

Discover More

What is the average Belstine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belstine 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 Belstine family tree

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