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Belzel Family History

Belzel 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: Belzer, Pelzel, Benzel, Bell, Belle, Bellew, Bezek, Hetzel, Netzel

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Where is the Belzel family from?

You can see how Belzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belzel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Belzel families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Belzel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Belzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belzel. 100% of Belzel men worked as a Fils Cultivateur.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Belzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belzel 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Belzel. 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 19 military records available for the last name Belzel. For the veterans among your Belzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belzel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Belzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belzel in 1972 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belzel 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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