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Belhorn Family History

Belhorn Name 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: Melhorn, Belton, Belson, Uhlhorn, Welborn, Beshore, Belford, Berghorn

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Where is the Belhorn family from?

You can see how Belhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Belhorn families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Belhorn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Belhorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belhorn. 100% of Belhorn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Belhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belhorn 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 Belhorn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Belhorn. For the veterans among your Belhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belhorn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Belhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belhorn in 1965 was 87, and 71 in 2002.

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