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Belwise Family History

Belwise 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: Bellis, Bloise, Belaire, Delise, Blaise, Beise, Belrose, Bellile

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Where is the Belwise family from?

You can see how Belwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belwise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belwise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Belwise families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Belwise's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Belwise families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Belwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belwise 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Belwise. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belwise. For the veterans among your Belwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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