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Belston Family History

Belston Surname Meaning

see Belsten.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Belston family from?

You can see how Belston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Belston families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Belston's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Belston families in 1891.
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What did your Belston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belston. 100% of Belston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Belston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belston 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Belston. 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 58 military records available for the last name Belston. For the veterans among your Belston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Belston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Belston in 1961 was 63, and 67 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belston 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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