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Belwer Family History

Belwer 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: Beller, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Belfer, Belser, Berner, Geller, Beer

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Where is the Belwer family from?

You can see how Belwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belwer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Belwer family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Belwer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Belwer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belwer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Belwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belwer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Belwer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Belwer. For the veterans among your Belwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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