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Beltcliffe Family History

Beltcliffe 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: Sutcliffe, Ratcliffe, Elliff, Antcliff, Ratcliff, Bellile, Cliffe

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Where is the Beltcliffe family from?

You can see how Beltcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beltcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Beltcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Beltcliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beltcliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Beltcliffe families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Beltcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beltcliffe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Beltcliffe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Beltcliffe. For the veterans among your Beltcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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