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Belkham Family History

Belkham 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: Beckham, Belka, Feltham, Bickham, Bentham, Beetham, Pelham, Peckham

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Where is the Belkham family from?

You can see how Belkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belkham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belkham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Belkham families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Belkham's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belkham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belkham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belkham ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belkham ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Belkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belkham 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Belkham. 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 12 military records available for the last name Belkham. For the veterans among your Belkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belkham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Belkham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Belkham in 1978 was 80, and 73 in 1996.

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