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Belto Family History

Belto 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: Bello, Belton, Belt, Berto, Pelto, Beato, Beltz, Beito, Belo, Bento

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Where is the Belto family from?

You can see how Belto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Belto families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Belto's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Belto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belto ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belto. 100% of Belto 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%

What Belto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Belto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belto 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Belto. 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 84 military records available for the last name Belto. For the veterans among your Belto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Belto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belto in 1965 was 88, and 62 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belto 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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